Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

World Cuisine European Italian

Yummy shrimp in an Alfredo sauce, with portobello mushrooms and red peppers.

Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 707
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 50m

Ingredients:


  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, diced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

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   Meanwhile, melt butter together with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper, and mushroom; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes more.
  • 3   Stir in the shrimp, and cook until firm and pink, then pour in Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese, and cream; bring to a simmer stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir drained pasta into the sauce, and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 45g 69%
    Saturated Fat 20.0g  
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 1034mg 41%
Potassium 513mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 50.6g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 13%
Protein 28.4g 57%
Sugars 7g  
Vitamin A 1659IU  
Vitamin C 32mg  
Calcium 170mg  
Iron 4mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 11mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 62mg  
Folate 29mcg