Fast Shrimp Pasta With Alfredo Sauce

Submitted by Sharon in Podunk

"This recipe is so fast, it's easy to do on a work night. This is my dh's favorite pasta recipe. We have it at least twice a month."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 pot of pasta
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked unshelled shrimp
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 handfuls fresh basil
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb angel hair pasta
• 16 ounces alfredo sauce

directions

1. Thaw and shell shrimp.
2. Heat pot of water for the pasta.
3. Heat olive oil over med high heat in large fry or saute pan.
4. Cut tomatoes into four slices each.
5. Julienne the basil.
6. Add garlic to oil and saute for 30 secs to 1 min.
7. Add shrimp.
8. Cook pasta.
9. When shrimp are almost opaque (3-4 min), add alfredo sauce.
10. Add tomatoes and basil.
11. Drain pasta and add to pan.
12. Serve at once.

Reviews

[mama smurf]

This makes for a quick and easy dinner. I followed the directions and this time I used a jar of pre-made alfredo sauce...next time I think I will make my own (definately tastes better). Thank you for an easy and tasty recipe. Served with garlic bread and a green salad. Made for SPRING PAC 2010.

 

[cmb33904]

Absolutely delish!