08/02/2024
Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine work well)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, for some heat (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the creamy sauce.
8. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to combine with pasta and sauce.
9. Stir in chopped basil leaves.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
This recipe combines the richness of mozzarella sauce with the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the freshness of basil, all tied together with succulent shrimp. You can adjust the level of heat to your liking with the red pepper flakes. Buon appetito!