Description
Creamy, garlicky Alfredo sauce coats tender shrimp, broccoli, and fettuccine for a rich yet easy pasta dinner. This comforting dish comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Add broccoli during the last 2 minutes of boiling. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and shrimp to the skillet and toss until everything is coated in the Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fettuccine with linguine, penne, or gluten-free pasta if desired.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of additional red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently with a little cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
