Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

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This yummy peppered shrimp in an Alfredo sauce recipe includes portobello mushrooms and red bell pepper.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 12 ounces penne pasta

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes.

  3. Add shrimp; cook until firm and pink. Stir in Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese, and cream; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

  4. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir in penne. Sprinkle servings with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

707 Calories
45g Fat
51g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 707
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 58%
Saturated Fat 20g 102%
Cholesterol 202mg 67%
Sodium 1035mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 514mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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