Peppered Shrimp Alfredo
short cut pasta of your choice (penne, rigatoni, farfalle, fusilli, etc)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 large cremini mushrooms or 1 large portobello mushroom, sliced
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, optional
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper, and mushrooms. Cook additonal 3 minutes.
3. Add shrimp to pan. Cook until firm and pink, then pour in Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, and cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, roughly 4 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt (I didn't add salt), and pepper to taste.
4. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with fresh parsley (optional).
Bon appetit!
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