Creamy Shrimp Pasta

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 780 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 splash dry white wine
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1.25 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Step 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.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.