SHRIMP AND TASSO PASTA

Shrimp and Tasso Pasta image

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories Weeknight

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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16 ounces bow tie pasta
3/4 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup diced tasso (if Tasso is not available use heavily smoked ham)
1 cup sliced green onion
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 medium bell pepper, minced
1 small onion, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 -2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Saute garlic in butter until tender over low to medium heat.
Add mushrooms, green onions, bell pepper and onion and saute until soft over medium heat.
Add Tasso and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and saute 5 minutes.
Gradually stir in 2 cups of whipping cream and seasonings.
Bring to a simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute or until smooth and thickened.
Add Shrimp and additional 1/2 cup whipping cream if too thick.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
Pour over cooked pasta tossing gently.