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Shrimp Fettuccine with Roasted Pepper Sauce

A creamy roasted red pepper sauce coats fettuccine and tender shrimp for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 package uncooked fettuccine pasta (8 oz / 250 g)
  • 2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined (900 g)
  • 16 oz roasted bell peppers with liquid (450 g jar)
  • 3 tbsp butter (45 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika (7 g)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste (2.5 g)
  • 3/4 cup Half & Half (180 ml)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (45 g)
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Food processor or blender
  • large nonstick skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente; drain, rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, pour the jarred roasted bell peppers and their liquid into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter; when melted, add the shrimp, paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and sea salt to the shrimp and cook 1 more minute, then remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside; reduce the heat to low.
  5. In the same pan, add the pureed roasted peppers and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Stir in the Half & Half and grated Parmesan and cook 1 minute more, then turn off the heat.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, add the drained fettuccine, and toss gently until pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add a handful of spinach to the sauce before adding pasta for color and flavor.
  • Use full-fat canned coconut milk instead of Half & Half if you prefer a dairy-free option.
  • Any long pasta such as linguine or tagliatelle can substitute for fettuccine.