Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

This 15-minute pasta meal is quick & EASY | Creamy Pasta Recipe

Login to Save
58K views👍 1.7K
Simply Mamá Cooks
Simply Mamá Cooks
551 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Simply Mamá Cooks to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Creamy Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy pasta dishes are a staple of Italian cuisine, particularly popular in the northern regions where rich dairy products are abundant. These dishes often symbolize comfort and indulgence, making them a favorite for family gatherings and special occasions. Variations abound, with different types of pasta and sauces used across the globe, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound raw shrimp
8 oz cream cheese
12 oz pasta (8 oz tri-colored rotini and chickpea pasta)
fire roasted vegetable medley
1-2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt
pepper
onion powder
lemon pepper seasoning
smoked paprika
garlic blend
sundried tomatoes
olive oil
Italian seasoning
crushed red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley

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.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

1

Thaw fire roasted vegetable medley in a bowl.

2

Season shrimp with onion powder, lemon pepper seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic blend.

3

In a pot of boiling water, add 1-2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder and mix.

4

Add 8 oz of tri-colored rotini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

5

After 4 minutes, add the chickpea pasta to the pot.

6

In a skillet, heat olive oil and add sundried tomatoes to sauté.

7

Add thawed fire roasted vegetables to the skillet and sauté until heated through.

8

Add 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet and melt it down.

9

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until almost done, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic.

10

Make space in the center of the pan and add 8 oz of softened cream cheese, mixing until creamy.

11

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and combine everything together.

12

Stir in about 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes.

13

Add reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

potskilletbowlmeasuring spoonsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Creamy FettuccineAlfredo PastaCream Sauce Pasta
Local Name: Pasta cremosa

More Creamy Pasta Videos

(8 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)