Description
Creamy Garlic Alfredo Shells is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender pasta shells with a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce, making it a perfect dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz large pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet and toss to coat them in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Alfredo Shells, Pasta, Dinner, Italian Cuisine