Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 9 ounce fettuccine barilla refrigerated
• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 2  green onions chopped
• 0.3 cup half-and-half 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
• 1 pound shrimp deveined peeled

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• colander

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
3. Combine shrimp, onions, and garlic in a small bowl.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add olive oil; swirl to coat.
6. Add shrimp mixture, and saut for 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
7. Remove from pan; keep warm.
8. Reduce heat to medium.
9. Add reserved cooking liquid, Parmigiano-Reggiano, half-and-half, cream cheese, and pepper to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until cheeses melt.
10. Combine pasta, cheese mixture, and shrimp mixture.
11. Sprinkle with parsley.