Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

This makes the best cream sauce I’ve ever had. It’s a quick meal that is a sure way to impress company without the hassle.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 2 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pesto
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • ½ (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2
Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Mix in pesto, parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.

Step 3
Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.

Step 4
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Saute shrimp, remaining 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.

Step 5
In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431
Calories
20g
Fat
40g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat10g 49%
Cholesterol145mg 48%
Sodium1139mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate40g 14%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars5g
Protein24g
Vitamin C25mg 127%
Calcium195mg 15%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium450mg 10%

*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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