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Delicious Creamy Shrimp Bowtie Pasta Recipe

This creamy pasta recipe is packed with flavor and is so delicious. My recipe is a slight twist on the classic Alfredo fettuccine. For this recipe I switched out the fettuccine with bow-tie pasta instead. 
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ib Shrimp
  • 1/2 Ib to 1 Ib Bow tie Pasta
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic minced
  • 3 Tbs Butter
  • 1 cup Half & Half
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 Seasoned Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp McCormick Salt-Free Onion & Herb
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Garlic & Herb
  • 1 tsp Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • On high heat bring a pot of water to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, add a little salt and the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions & stir frequently. Once the pasta is done, drain in a colander and set aside.
  • Next, clean & devein the shrimp.
  • Season the shrimp with the old bay seasoning garlic & herb and the dash lemon pepper seasoning.
  • On medium high heat, in a skillet melt 2 Tbs of butter. (Optional: you can use olive oil instead)
  • Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook 2 minutes on one side, then flip the shrimp over and cook the other side for 2 more minutes.
  • Tip: * Fully cooked shrimp will become an opaque whitish color.
  • Once the shrimp is done, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbs of butter to the same pan and allow it to melt.
  • Add the garlic & sauté the garlic for about 1 to 2 minutes or until it becomes fragrant.
  • Next, whisk in the half & half and heavy whipping cream.
  • Season the sauce with the spices: (seasoned black pepper, garlic powder, and McCormick salt-free onion & herb) & stir.
  • Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Continue to stir your sauce consistently while the cheese to melts.
  • Once the cheese has melted, do a taste test of your sauce and adjust if needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce.
  • Stir everything together.
  • Garnish with parsley
  • You may serve the creamy shrimp pasta with a chef salad and garlic bread. Enjoy!
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