14/01/2026
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5 Easy Pasta Recipes for Busy Nights π
Creamy β’ Fresh β’ Comforting β’ Quick
1οΈβ£π€ Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (Creamy & Easy)
Rich, garlicky, and ready in ~25 minutes
Ingredients
8β12 oz pasta penne
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
ΒΌ cup reserved pasta water
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch nutmeg, parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ΒΌ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season shrimp with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 1β2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium. Melt butter; add garlic and sautΓ© 30 seconds (donβt brown). Stir in cream and simmer 3β4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Reduce heat to low. Add Parmesan gradually, stirring until smooth. Loosen with pasta water as needed.
5. Add pasta and shrimp. Toss until coated and glossy.
6. Season to taste; add a tiny pinch of nutmeg if using. Garnish with parsley.
2οΈβ£π
Creamy Tomato Pasta (Fast & Easy)
Comforting, rich, and ready in 20 minutes
Ingredients
8β12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup heavy cream
ΒΌ cup reserved pasta water
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ΒΌ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat oil/butter in a skillet over medium. Add garlic; sautΓ© 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. Lower heat; add cream and pasta water. Stir until smooth and gently bubbling.
5. Add pasta and Parmesan. Toss until glossy and coated.
6. Adjust salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Garnish with herbs.
3οΈβ£π€ Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Bright, garlicky, buttery β’ Ready in ~20 minutes
Ingred