Buttery Shrimp And Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

 8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained (I like the tri-colored spirals) 

 1/4 cup butter

 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

 1 tablespoon minced garlic

 2 cups half-and-half

 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil 

 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

 

 

Directions: 

  Have pasta ready.

  In lg skillet, heat butter; add shrimp and garlic.

  Saute 4 minutes, remove shrimp from skillet.

  Add half and half.

  Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. 

  Add shrimp, basil, cheese, pepper and pepper flakes.

  Pour sauce into a bowl; add pasta and toss well.