By Dan Wark
Penne Pasta Alfredo with Shrimp and Mushrooms
10 steps
Prep:30minCook:20min
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:05:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories532.4 kcal (27%)
Total Fat22.1 g (32%)
Carbs61.6 g (24%)
Sugars9.5 g (11%)
Protein21.7 g (43%)
Sodium1509.2 mg (75%)
Fiber2.9 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
TO PREPARE SHRIMP:
To Cook The Pasta:
To cook the Mushrooms:
To Prepare The Alfredo Sauce:
To Cook The Shrimp:
Optional Garnish:
Instructions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add 6 tsp sugar, 3 tsp baking soda, 1 cup cold water, stir until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2
Add shrimp to mixing bowl, add more cold water to cover shrimp. Cover with ice cubes and place bowl in fridge.
Step 3
Add water to pasta pot and bring to a boil. Once water starts to boil add 1 tsp, salt, 1 tbsp. olive oil. Reduce temperature to medium and add 4 cups pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked to your preferred texture.
Step 4
Pour Alfredo sauce into a pot, and warm over medium/low heat. Stirring occasionally.
Step 5
In a large skillet add 1 tbsp olive oil and heat over medium high temperature. Once oil is hot add the pressed garlic, stir and cook for a minute, add sliced mushrooms, 1/4 tsp salt. Stir and cook until heated thoroughly.
Step 6
Remove mushrooms from pan and place in pot with the Alfredo sauce, stir to combine and reduce heat to simmer.
Step 7
Remove ice cubes and water from Shrimp. Place shrimp in a single layer in hot pan from mushrooms. Add 1/2 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1 tsp paprika. Stir to evenly combine spices. Cook for 2 minutes then flip shrimp and cook for an addition; 2 minutes.
Step 8
Once shrimp are cooked add to sauce pot with alfredo sauce and mushrooms. Stir to combine. Then stir in the diced tomatoes.
Step 9
Drain pasta pot.
Step 10
Place desired amount of pasta on your plate, cover with desired amount of sauce. Top with chopped parsley and shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy.
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