5 ingredient Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe + Giveaway Winner| Lola Slays

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain pasta and reserve some pasta water.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine.

If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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