Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

Peppered shrimp is simmered in store-bought Alfredo sauce. Cayenne pepper and Romano cheese give it an extra kick.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 707 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup grated Romano cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 onion, diced
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup cream
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
• ½ pound portobello mushrooms, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter together with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper, and mushroom; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes more.

Step 3

Stir in the shrimp, and cook until firm and pink, then pour in Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese, and cream; bring to a simmer stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir drained pasta into the sauce, and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.