Cozy Butter Pasta with SeaPak Shrimp Scampi
10 min Prep time
15 min Cook time
4 Servings
Easy level
Recipe Description
With a simple Italian-style butter sauce, this quick pasta is served with tender shrimp scampi for an easy pasta dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This kid-friendly recipe can be built with grown-up variations and even healthier options so your whole family will enjoy this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package SeaPak Shrimp Scampi
- 12 ounces curly pasta, such as fusilli, rotini or cavatappi
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
For Adult-Friendly Builds
- Additions: Garnish pasta with 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
For Optional Healthy Builds
- Variation: Stir in more chopped shrimp scampi for added protein.
- Substitutions: Use chickpea, protein or whole-grain pasta according to your family’s nutritional needs.
- Vegetables: Over time, gradually incorporate more grated carrot or other veggies into pasta, such as peas, corn or chopped green beans.
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