Ingredients:
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the rest.
5. Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with the pasta.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce is creamy and combined.
7. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Nutritional Information:
This dish provides approximately 650 calories per serving, with an estimated 30 grams of protein, 25 grams of fat, and 70 grams of carbohydrates.
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes
