Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Description
This elegant shrimp pasta dish with spaghetti and shrimp in a creamy sauce flavored with garlic, Parmesan, and basil is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 splash dry white wine
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
3
While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook garlic until soft, but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes.
4
Add wine, reduce heat, and pour in cream. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.