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Shrimp and Prosciutto Pasta for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy shrimp pasta, dinner for one, prosciutto pasta, shrimp pasta for one
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Bowtie pasta tossed with shrimp, crisp prosciutto, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, topped with cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup uncooked farfalle/bowtie pasta (2 oz) or other pasta
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ cup chopped prosciutto
  • ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • ½ cup peeled deveined shrimp (about 10 medium)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved

Directions

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as the package directs, until al dente. Drain.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic and prosciutto for a minute or so, until fragrant.
  • Pour in the wine or broth and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip them and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until pink and opaque.
  • Stir in the cream and Parmesan until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
  • Fold in the pasta and top with the cherry tomatoes just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 371g | Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 1406IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ¾ cup uncooked farfalle/bowtie pasta (the first choice counted), ¼ cup chopped prosciutto counted as cured ham (closest USDA match to prosciutto), ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth (the first choice counted), ½ cup peeled counted as raw shrimp, ¼ cup shredded Parmesan counted as grated parmesan. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.