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shrimp and roasted red pepper alfredo

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lauren Conforti
@Hutt5asl
HARRIMAN, TN

My husband John created this recipe and my daughter Taylor made it for dinner. It is Amazing! So much flavor and color in this dish. You're gonna love it!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

I love when dinner is a family affair. This recipe is delicious... So creamy and bursting with flavor. And, it's relatively quick and easy to prepare. A bonus in my kitchen!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp and roasted red pepper alfredo

  • 12 oz
    penne pasta
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    onion, diced
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1
    red bell pepper, roasted & diced
  • 1/2 lb
    portobello mushrooms, diced
  • 1 lb
    med shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 c
    alfredo sauce (below)
  • 1/2 c
    grated romano cheese
  • 1/2 c
    light cream (or evaporated milk)
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper, more or less to taste
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ALFREDO SAUCE
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    light cream (or evaporated milk)
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/2 c
    Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper

How To Make shrimp and roasted red pepper alfredo

  • 1
    Alfredo Sauce: Whisk all ingredients in order SLOWLY in small saucepan over med heat. Whisk until smooth. Yield about 2 cups.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, melt butter together with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper, and mushroom; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes more.
  • 4
    Stir in the shrimp, and cook until firm and pink, then pour in Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese, and light cream; bring to a simmer stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Stir drained pasta into the sauce, and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
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