Quick Shrimp Fettuccine With Pesto Alfredo Sauce Recipes

SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Add the pasta, and boil according to package directions until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Strain, and toss with a splash of oil.
• Meanwhile, arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a large pie pan or paper plate, and pat them with a paper towel until completely dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high, and invert the plate of shrimp over the skillet so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, until the underside is pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, and cook until fully pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
• Reduce the heat to medium, and add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to keep the sauce warm.
• Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the shrimp and cooked pasta, and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in heated bowls.

SHRIMP ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add the shrimp, cheese, garlic and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Drain fettuccine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

QUICK SHRIMP FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettucine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining butter to the skillet and let melt. Stir in cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes more. Season with pepper.
• Fold pesto into the cream sauce. Drain fettuccine and toss with sauce.

QUICK GARLIC PESTO ALFREDO WITH SHRIMP OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Boil water for pasta. While that is getting ready. In a large non stick fry pan. Melt one tablespoon of butter. Add 1 clove of chopped Garlic and saute for a minute.
• 2. (Note: if using chicken. Cook chicken until no pink shows. Add Garlic last. Follow same steps for shrimp. Remove from pan and set aside) Add thawed shrimp, or chicken to butter. Saute for a minute to heat. Remove Shrimp , or chicken with Butter and Garlic to a plattter. In to same pan add 2 more tablespoons of butter,and remaining chopped Garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the cream, and corn starch. Cook to boiling stirring constantly.
• 3. While that is cooking boil pasta with 1 teaspoon of salt. in the boiling water. To the cream in pan. add the of pesto,and cracked black pepper. Cook to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. add the parmigiano-reggiano. Stir until it thickens a bit. Add the shrimp with Garlic and butter to Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
• 4. Serve over the cooked drained pasta. Add steamed Broccoli or Carrots if desired.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine basil, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, oil, garlic cloves and pine nuts into a food processor or blender. Pulse until blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• In large saucepan, over medium heat, combine cream cheese, remaining Parmesan, butter, garlic powder and milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
• Stir pesto into alfredo sauce and toss with cooked pasta.
• Enjoy!

EASY PESTO ALFREDO FETTUCCINI

Steps:

• While the fettuccini is cooking, put the alfredo sauce and pesto in a saucepan.
• Place pan over medium high heat and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Combine the sauce with the hot pasta and serve with grated parmesan, if desired.

PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir half-and-half, pesto, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook until hot, about 8 minutes.