Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe
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Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

By: Robbie Rice 
"This makes the best cream sauce I've ever had. It's a quick meal that is a sure way to impress company without the hassle."

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in pesto, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  3. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Saute shrimp, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
  5. In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 431 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 145mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by renwa   view full review
I thought this recipe was GREAT, the 4 star rating was for the few modifications I made. In...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2005 by COOKIN4FIVE05   view full review
So good, I'm craving more! I followed everything pretty much except I didn't use the pesto, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by juneco1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a great recipe! I used mini penne pasta instead of the angel hair and omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2004 by BEATLEFAN1964   view full review
This recipe is absolutely awesome!! The sauce is wonderful, creamy and tasty. I used bow-tie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by elizabeth32 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
When I read the reviews for this recipe I noticed that the people who had problems with it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Diana S.   view full review
Fantastic recipe! The cream sauce is to die for... loved the addition of the pesto. I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by DRILLBIT   view full review
this was a little time consuming but after tasting the sauce I couldn't believe how good it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by MOLSON7   view full review
This was ok. Use fresh broccoli instead of frozen and cut down on the salt.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by Momof2   view full review
I loved this recipe, but could only give 4 stars because of my changes. I don't like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by Natalie   view full review
Great recipe. We made it a little spicy with some red pepper flakes and let the sauce thicken...

 

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