Blackened Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Blackened Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

By @thatsavagekitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 Lb Mafaldine Pasta
• 2 Tbsp Salted Butter
• 5 Cloves Garlic
• 0.5 large Yellow Onion
• 2.67 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1.5 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1.5 Lb Jumbo Shrimp
• 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 Tsp Thyme Leaves
• 2 Tsp Paprika
• 1 Tsp Oregano
• 1.5 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Pinch Salt
• 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
• 2 Tbsp Salted Butter
• 1 Tsp Olive Oil
• 1 Bunch Fresh parsley
• 1 Tsp Red chili flakes
• 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook 1 Lb Mafaldine Pasta as per package instructions.
2. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce. Melt 2 Tbsp Salted Butter in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add 5 Cloves Garlic, Pressed and 1/2 large Yellow Onion, diced to the pan and sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add 2 2/3 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 Tsp Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder to the pan and stir well.
5. Add 1 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese to the pan and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
6. Prepare the Shrimp. In a bowl, mix 1 Tbsp Onion Powder, 1 Tbsp Garlic powder, 1/2 Tsp Thyme Leaves, 2 Tsp Paprika, 1 Tsp Oregano, 1 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper, 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper, Pinch Salt, and 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil.
7. In a pan, melt 2 Tbsp Salted Butter and 1 Tsp Olive Oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque.
8. Combine the cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, and shrimp in a large pan or bowl. Toss until everything is well coated in the sauce.
9. Serve the pasta with a garnish of fresh parsley, red chili flakes, and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.