Creamy Mushroom
Shrimp Pasta

A rich and comforting weeknight pasta featuring tender shrimp, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and crisp broccoli tossed in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce.

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 200 g fresh shrimp
• 100 g shiitake mushrooms
• 100 g broccoli
• 3 cloves garlic
• 150 ml milk
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 50 g cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper powder
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese powder

Instructions

1. 1Slice the garlic and mushrooms

   

   Place the cleaned shiitake mushrooms and peeled garlic cloves onto a cutting board. Use a kitchen knife to slice the garlic cloves and the mushrooms into uniform pieces, preparing them for the pan.

   Tip: Slice the mushrooms evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate when sautéed.
2. 2Cut the broccoli

   

   Take the broccoli florets that have been soaking and cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces on a cutting board using a kitchen knife.

   Tip: Cut the broccoli into uniform florets so they cook evenly later in the sauce.
3. 3Boil the pasta

   

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil on the stove, then add the dried spaghetti noodles to cook until al dente.

   Tip: Ensure the water is boiling vigorously before adding the pasta to prevent sticking.
4. 4Sauté garlic and mushrooms

   

   Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and mushrooms, stirring with a spatula to sauté them until fragrant.

   Tip: Sauté the garlic gently to avoid burning it, which can cause a bitter taste.
5. 5Add fresh shrimp

   

   Incorporate fresh shrimp into the pan alongside the sautéed garlic and mushrooms, continuing to cook them together.

   Tip: Add the shrimp once the mushrooms have started to soften and release their moisture.
6. 6Pour in milk and heavy cream

   

   Pour milk and heavy cream directly into the pan over the cooked shrimp and mushrooms to create a rich base for the white sauce.

   Tip: Simmer on low heat after adding dairy to prevent the cream from separating or curdling.
7. 7Add broccoli and cheese

   

   Add the prepared broccoli florets and cheese directly into the simmering cream sauce in the pan.

   Tip: Cut broccoli into uniform small pieces so they cook evenly and absorb the rich cream sauce.
8. 8Season the cream sauce

   

   Sprinkle salt, black pepper powder, and parmesan cheese powder into the pan while continuously stirring the sauce until smooth.

   Tip: Stir well while adding seasonings to prevent clumping and ensure the flavors distribute evenly.
9. 9Plate and serve the pasta

   

   Spoon the freshly prepared creamy cheese sauce directly over a bowl of cooked spaghetti.

   Tip: Pour the sauce generously over the hot pasta just before serving to keep everything piping hot.

Storage & Reheating

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