FAST SHRIMP PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE

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This recipe is so fast, it's easy to do on a work night. This is my dh's favorite pasta recipe. We have it at least twice a month.

Provided by Sharon in Podunk

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 pot of pasta, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb uncooked unshelled shrimp
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 handfuls fresh basil
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb angel hair pasta
16 ounces alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Thaw and shell shrimp.
  • Heat pot of water for the pasta.
  • Heat olive oil over med high heat in large fry or saute pan.
  • Cut tomatoes into four slices each.
  • Julienne the basil.
  • Add garlic to oil and saute for 30 secs to 1 min.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cook pasta.
  • When shrimp are almost opaque (3-4 min), add alfredo sauce.
  • Add tomatoes and basil.
  • Drain pasta and add to pan.
  • Serve at once.

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