Description
Indulge in a decadent dish of Garlic Butter Shrimp with Creamy Mozzarella Parmesan Rigatoni, a rich and flavorful pasta meal that combines juicy shrimp with a luscious, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
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For the shrimp:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the rigatoni pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook until tender with a slight bite according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp: Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in butter until golden and set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter, then add cream and Cajun seasoning. Stir in cheeses until smooth. Add mozzarella and Parmesan, then mix in cooked rigatoni.
- Combine and serve: Toss pasta in sauce, then plate and top with shrimp. Drizzle with garlic butter and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the pasta for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
