Shrimp and Soft Cheese Pasta is one of those dishes that is warming, fresh, gooey and always tasty. It has become a favourite with my grandchildren when they visit and helps to gets them to eat seafood and veg.
I add asparagus or broccoli to the Shrimp and Soft Cheese Pasta depending on the season for additional colour and texture and bulks up the dish in case of additional diners. Adding the soft cheese makes the lovely sauce thicker with a lovely texture that is easy to produce and so tasty. You can use prawns instead of shrimp.
It is ideal as a main dish or snacks.
Shrimp and Soft Cheese Pasta
A simple dish that is always a hot with everybody especially the children and grandchildren.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz pasta
- 1-1/2 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 triangles soft cheese See Notes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice only
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan grated
- 1 lbs asparagus trim and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, optional
- 1 lbs broccoli florets wash, optional
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.6 oz pasta
- I add asparagus or broccoli into the same pasta water during the last 5 minutes.1 lbs asparagus, 1 lbs broccoli florets
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.2 tbsp olive oil
- Add the chopped onion and fry for about 6-8 minutes or until tender.1 medium onion
- Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp turn pink.1-1/2 lbs shrimp, 4 cloves garlic
- Stir in the chicken broth and cook over medium heat a couple of minutes until the liquid is almost evaporated.1/4 cup chicken broth
- Add soft cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir until cheese has fully melted.4 triangles soft cheese, 2 tbsp lemon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
- Drain the pasta and asparagus keeping a cup of the starchy water.
- Add the pasta and asparagus into the shrimp pan and mix thoroughly.
- Add some of the startchy water to help moisten the pasta and make the dish shine.
- Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.1/4 cup parmesan
Notes
I normally use spaghetti or linguine but use which ever you prefer.
Soft cheese triangles are made by Dairy Lee. If you cant purchase them then mascarpone is a perfect alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g