Easy Shrimp Alfredo

This easy shrimp alfredo is an impressive dish that’s so easy to make! Penne pasta, shrimp, vegetables, and a creamy alfredo. What’s not to love?

Easy Shrimp Alfredo

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) box favorite pasta ( I used fettuccine)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion diced Coupons
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 (8 oz) package portobello mushrooms roughly chopped
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pound medium/large shrimp peeled, de-veined, tails off
• 1 (15 oz) jar alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• cayenne pepper to taste
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• chopped parsley to garnish – optional

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted/oiled water to a boil.
2. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
3. Once hot add in olive oil and butter.
4. Once butter has melted add in diced onions. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until onions have started to soften.
5. Add in red bell pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes.
6. At this time, cook your pasta. Your pasta should finish at about the same time the sauce has been completed.
7. Add in mushrooms and garlic.
8. Add in shrimp and saute until the shrimp starts to turn pink.
9. Stir in Alfredo, romano, and heavy cream and let simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Stir in spices. Taste and re-season if necessary.
11. Drain pasta and stir pasta into the sauce.
12. Serve immediately with optional parsley!

Recipe Notes

Recipe ever so slightly adapted from All Recipes