Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo

This is an old Taste of Home Quick Cooking Magazine Recipe.
It is an easy, filling, tasty, and quick meal to make. Great for a Tuesday night.

Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo


1 pkg fettucine pasta (or any long pasta)
1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cubed
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 head broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste

* Bring water to boil for pasta according to package directions. When water is boiling, add salt, pasta and broccoli.
* In large skillet, melt butter.
* Add minced garlic, cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds
* Gently stir in peeled shrimp, cook until pink. Remove to bowl, set aside.
* In same skillet, place cubed cream cheese, milk, and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth. Add pepper to taste and stir shrimp back in.
* Drain pasta and broccoli. Add to sauce and gently toss to coat.

Serve with tossed salad and french bread.

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