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Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Mushrooms

Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Mushrooms for Ultimate Comfort Food

This creamy shrimp pasta with mushrooms combines delicious flavors and textures for a perfect comforting dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta cook until al dente
  • ½ cup cooked pasta water optional
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp large shrimp for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil to enhance flavor
For the Flavor Base
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 cup half and half for a rich sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water if you desire a creamier sauce. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  3. Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the thinly sliced mushrooms and cook until they soften, letting their natural juices release.
  4. Combine the half and half, dried basil, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for a couple of minutes.
  5. Fold in the cooked fettuccine and shrimp, along with reserved pasta water if using. Mix everything well, allowing it to heat through and meld the flavors.
  6. Melt in the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses, stirring until they create a creamy, dreamy sauce that clings to the pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or an extra sprinkle of cheese for added flair.

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