Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Post date: Apr 30, 2010 12:28:25 AM

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/4 pounds fettuccine pasta

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon butter

1-1/4 pounds cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined

5-1/4 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/3 cups half-and-half

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon chopped

fresh parsley

salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2. In a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in the butter for about one minute. Pour in half and half; stir. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. After all Parmesan is added, mix in parsley and salt. Stir frequently making sure it does not boil. Sauce will take a while to thicken.

3. When sauce has thickened, combine with cooked pasta noodles; serve hot.

Serves 8