Easy Shrimp Alfredo
This Easy Shrimp Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish that combines juicy shrimp with tender pasta and veggies in a luxurious parmesan sauce.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 719kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) box penne cooked al denté according to box directions
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 (8 oz) package portobello mushrooms roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound medium/large shrimp peeled, de-veined, tails off
- 1 (15 oz) jar alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- cayenne pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- chopped parsley to garnish - optional
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot add in olive oil and butter.
- Once butter has melted add in diced onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until onions have started to soften.
- Add in red bell pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add in shrimp and cook until the shrimp just starts to turn pink.
- Stir in Alfredo sauce, romano, and heavy cream and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked.
- Stir in spices and cooked pasta.
- Taste and re-season as desired, then serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1large portion | Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1185IU | Vitamin C: 30.7mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 3mg