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Shrimp Spinach Alfredo

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of frozen shrimp
  • 10 ozs of baby spinach
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • Half a box of fettuccine or any pasta you prefer
  • 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoons of garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoons of onion powder
  • Salt for the pasta water
  • Pepper to taste
  • Chilli flakes for a kick but optional
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. In medium pot put water to boil and add pasta cook until soft (10 to 12 minutes) keep pasta water aside for sauce and drain pasta.
  2. In large pan add butter and onions and sweat until translucent about 3 mins on medium high heat.
  3. Add garlic, garlic and onion powder pepper and parm cheese. Add shrimp and cook until they start to turn pink.
  4. Add pasta water and coat everything in sauce.
  5. Add fully cooked pasta to pan with spinach and the cherry tomatoes turn to medium low heat to prevent burning.
  6. Add mozzarella cheese and make sure shrimp are fully cooked.
  7. Add chilli flakes if desired dish put the pasta and top with any remaining parm and enjoy!