Carrabba's Pasta Weesie Recipe
Carrabba's Pasta Weesie Recipe combines shrimp, mushrooms, cream, butter, and garlic into the creamiest, dreamiest pasta dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Medium saucepan (for pasta)
- Colander
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon.
- Tongs
- Grater (for fresh Parmesan)
- Measuring cups and spoons.
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- Salt for boiling water
For the Sauce:
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 8 oz mushrooms chopped off (cremini or button are the best)
- 1 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice squeezer
- 1 teaspoon salt add to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes add this spice to add a bit of heat
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Boil the Pasta:
- Heat a big pot of salty water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Reserve approximately 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Sauté the Mushrooms:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter mixed with olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms, sliced and cook till tender and golden brown - about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp:
- Add more butter (another tablespoon) into the pan. Add shrimp, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake on both sides 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Take away and put aside with mushrooms.
Make the Sauce:
- Pour the remaining butter in the skillet and saute the garlic till fragrant (approximately 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the stirring mixture. Simmer it for 4-5 minutes, and begin to thicken slightly.
Add the Cheese and Lemon:
- Add Parmesan cheese in bits till melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Add lemon juice, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
Combine Everything:
- Put cooked pasta, mushrooms and shrimp in the skillet. Gently toss to cover in the sauce. Splash the remaining pasta water in case it becomes thick.
Garnish and Serve:
- Parsley and a bit more Parmesan can be sprinkled on top and served.