Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well-coated.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Make it spicy by adding more red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg