Pasta with shrimps in creamy cheese sauce

4 servings

35 minutes

Pasta with shrimp in creamy cheese sauce is a true gastronomic delight that combines the delicate taste of seafood with a rich creamy cheese texture. Inspired by classic Italian traditions, this dish features an amazing harmony of flavors: sweet shrimp unfold alongside a creamy cheese sauce seasoned with aromatic garlic and fresh dill. Its creamy consistency gently envelops the spaghetti, creating an incredibly juicy and appetizing composition. This pasta is perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy family gathering, adding a touch of sophistication to the meal. The simplicity of preparation blends with the elegance of flavor, making this dish a favorite choice for gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 449.4
• Proteins: 31.7g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 55.8g

Ingredients

• Peeled shrimp: 400 g
• Cream 10%: 200 ml
• Processed cheese: 100 g
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Olive oil: to taste
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Paste: 250 g

Cooking steps

1. We place a pot of water on the stove to boil pasta. After boiling, we add salt and cook the spaghetti according to the instructions, not fully cooking it, just for a minute or two.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paste: 250 g

2. Meanwhile, we chop the garlic into large pieces and place it in a well-heated pan with vegetable oil. We sauté it for just a minute or two to let the garlic infuse its aroma into the oil, after which we throw the garlic in the trash as it has served its purpose.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Olive oil:  to taste

3. Add shrimp to the garlic butter and sauté for just 2-3 minutes, then place them on a plate. In the pan with the butter, pour in the cream and let it simmer a bit, after which add the melted cheese and cook the sauce on low heat for another 5 minutes until the cheese is completely dissolved in the cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peeled shrimp: 400 g
   • Cream 10%: 200 ml
   • Processed cheese: 100 g

4. Meanwhile, we finely chop the dill, adding most of it to the creamy cheese sauce along with the rested fried shrimp on the plate. We let the sauce simmer with the shrimp for a couple of minutes, then drain the cooked spaghetti through a colander, leaving a small amount of the water they were cooked in (about a cup), and add them to the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Peeled shrimp: 400 g

5. Add spaghetti to the sauce, mix everything well, and add pasta water so that the mixture is not dry, then simmer the pasta on low heat for a couple of minutes. When serving, sprinkle with the remaining chopped dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paste: 250 g
   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Dill: 1 bunch