Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces fettuccine (cooked according to package directions), drained
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp and boil for 1 minute or until shrimps turn pink. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon; continue boiling shrimp liquid.
2. Add broth and garlic to saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms (if using), whipping cream, basil and salt. Simmer sauce over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place fettucine in a large bowl. Add shrimp to saucepan and heat for 1 minute.
5. Spoon shrimp/sauce mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan and toss lightly.
6. Serve immediately.