Description
A collection of four creamy pasta dishes – Spaghetti Alfredo, Chicken Fettuccine, Shrimp Scampi, and Creamy Pesto Pasta – perfect for creating delicious memories with family and friends. These easy-to-make recipes come together quickly and are guaranteed crowd-pleasers even for picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1 lb linguine
- 1 lb pasta of choice (for pesto dish)
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup pesto sauce (basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil)
Instructions
- For Spaghetti Alfredo:
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt some butter and add minced garlic.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- For Chicken Fettuccine:
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the chicken breast until it’s golden and fully cooked.
- Add garlic and cream to the skillet, then stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the fettuccine with the chicken and sauce.
- For Shrimp Scampi:
- Cook linguine according to the package instructions.
- In another skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic.
- Add the shrimp and sauté until they turn pink.
- Toss in the cooked linguine and mix well.
- For Creamy Pesto Pasta:
- Cook your favorite pasta shape according to the package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix pesto sauce with a splash of cream.
- Drain the pasta and toss it in the pesto cream mixture until coated.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor!
- Don’t overcook your pasta; it should be al dente.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh basil for a lovely touch.
- Pairs nicely with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, alfredo, chicken fettuccine, shrimp scampi, pesto pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, Italian recipes, family dinner