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Shrimp Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Shrimp pasta with cream, garlic, and Parmesan is cooked in one skillet. The sauce quickly coats the pasta, making the dish rich and tender.

Time
20 min
Serving
667 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $4.54
Protein
47 g
Shrimp Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.37 75 g
  2. 2 Peeled shrimppack 400 g ≈ $8.50 140 g
  3. 3 Cream 10%pack 500 ml ≈ $2.40 90 ml
  4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 6 g
  5. 5 Parmesanpack 200 g ≈ $6.00 20 g
  6. 6 Parsleypack 50 g ≈ $1.50 8 g
  7. 7 Olive oil 8 ml
  8. 8 Salt 2 g
  9. 9 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Bring 350 ml water to a boil in a deep skillet, season with salt, and add the pasta1.

  2. Cook the pasta1 for 8–10 minutes, stirring, until almost tender, then drain off the excess water, leaving 50 ml in the skillet.

  3. Add the butter and minced garlic4, and heat for 30 seconds.

  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until pink and firm.

  5. Pour in the cream3, then add the grated Parmesan5 and pepper.

  6. Stir for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta1.

  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley6 and serve hot.

Tips

Why it works
Save a little of the pasta water: the starch helps the cream and parmesan turn into a smooth sauce that clings to the pasta better.
Substitutions
Swap the parmesan for 20 g of any hard cheese, and the sauce will be less salty. Swap the parsley for dill or leave it out, and the taste will be simpler.
Common mistakes
Shrimp are most often overcooked: you'll notice a strong fishy smell, a tight texture, and curling into firm rings after just 1-2 extra minutes.
Storing and reheating
Keep it in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat on low heat with 1-2 spoonfuls of water or cream so the sauce becomes fluid again.
Serve with
Serve it for dinner with a simple cucumber and tomato salad, to cut the rich creamy sauce.

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