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Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

This roasted red pepper alfredo combines jarred alfredo sauce with roasted red peppers and spices. Then, it's paired with seasoned, pan-fried shrimp and pasta for the ultimate shrimp alfredo.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 736 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce

Seasoned Shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente.
  • Combine the alfredo sauce, roasted red peppers, basil olive oil, and minced garlic in a food processor and pulse until it forms a creamy liquid.
  • Toss the shrimp with the paprika, oregano, and basil in a medium bowl to coat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they are pink and C-shaped.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the roasted red pepper alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese. Stir well, then stir in the pasta. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage
  • Refrigerate for up to 4 days in an airtight container. 
  • Freezing recipes like this with a cream sauce is not recommended. 
  • To reheat, add the pasta and a touch of cream to a saucepan or skillet and cook over medium-low until heated through, or microwave at 1-minute intervals. 
Tips for Shrimp
  • When using frozen shrimp, defrost the entire bag in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • Defrost frozen shrimp faster by placing the bag in a bowl of cold water. 
  • NEVER defrost shrimp at room temperature or in hot water. 
  • If using fresh shrimp, look for those that are firm, bright, and shiny, with a fresh smell. 
  • Fresh shrimp should never be soft, have a dull color, or smell fishy. 
Tips
  • To ensure your pasta is the perfect texture, you can rinse it in cold water as soon as it reaches al dente to stop the cooking process. 
  • Pulsing your alfredo ingredients rather than using one constant blend ensures the ingredients blend evenly and puts less strain on your food processor. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 736kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 44gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 1777mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 622IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 2mg
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