Pink Sauce for Pasta (Shrimp)

Ingredients and Weight:

• Linguine pasta: 1 lb (454 g)
• Shrimp: 1 lb (454 g), peeled and deveined
• Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 mL)
• Milk: 1/2 cup (120 mL)
• Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50 g), grated
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Onion: 1/2 cup (50 g), chopped
• Paprika: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
• Dried oregano: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g)
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, sauté the onions until softened.
6. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
7. Add the heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and oregano.
8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
9. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and warm through.
10. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving)

• Calories: 600
• Carbohydrates: 60 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful sauce
• Tender and juicy shrimp
• Rich and satisfying pasta dish

User Comments:

• "This pasta dish was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly."
• "I loved the combination of the pink sauce and the shrimp. It was a unique and delicious dish."
• "This was the perfect dish for a special occasion. It was easy to make and everyone raved about it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have heavy cream, you can use a combination of milk and butter.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce for a bit of brightness.
• Top with fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish.