Garlic Shrimp Alfredo

by Blaine

Shrimp (pre-steamed work nicely)

3 cloves fresh garlic

olive oil

pasta (cheese tortellini, corkscrew pasta or similiar)

canned Alfredo sauce

fresh mushrooms

tomato (at room temperature)

parmesan cheese

Slice mushrooms.  Crush and mince garlic.  Dice tomato and set aside.  Start pasta boiling. Sauté the garlic in olive oil.  When it starts to brown a little, add the mushrooms and shrimp.  Cook until the mushrooms and shrimp are soft and cooked.  Water should release from the mushrooms and shrimp.  Keep it in the pan as they cook.  The pasta and sautéed mix should finish about the same time.  Drain the pasta and put back into the pan it cooked in.  Add Alfredo sauce and stir over heat until warmed.  Add sautéed mix to the pasta and stir it in.  Serve pasta with parmesan cheese on the top along with a sprinkle of fresh tomato pieces.

~This is an easy base recipe to build on to make your own.  For instance, chicken pieces can be used in place of shrimp.  Vegetables can be added such as broccoli.  Cheese can be added, since it makes everything better.  Cheese tortellini can be used for the pasta as can spinach pasta.  - Blaine