Barb's Easy Shrimp Alfredo With Rotini Pasta Recipe

Ready in 20 minutes, this creamy Shrimp Alfredo with rotini pasta is a weeknight dinner winner! Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe uses leftover veggies (if you have them!), and comes together quickly for a satisfying meal. Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty bread for a complete and delicious dinner. Impress your family with this restaurant-quality meal without the restaurant price tag!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 372.1 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barb's Easy Shrimp Alfredo With Rotini Pasta

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup chopped artichoke heart (optional)
  • 1 cup peas (optional)
  • Chili Pepper Flakes
  • grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)

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How to Make Barb's Easy Shrimp Alfredo With Rotini Pasta

  1. Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  3. Add 1 jar (16 ounces) of Alfredo sauce to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir to combine and heat through.
  4. If using, add 1 cup of chopped leftover vegetables (broccoli, peas, etc.) to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet. Stir gently to coat with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to thin the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (amount to taste).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

3g

Carbs

14g

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