SHELLS AND SHRIMP WITH SPINACH

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Make Italian restaurant fare in less than 30 minutes! Shrimp, pasta and garlic are smothered in a delicious Alfredo sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 6 oz)
1/4 cup Progresso™ Parmesan bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine
18 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 lb), peeled, deveined
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook bread crumbs and butter over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned. Stir in parsley; remove from heat.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon.
  • In same skillet, cook onion and garlic in bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender and starting to brown. Stir in wine and shrimp. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp begin to turn pink.
  • Stir in half-and-half, Alfredo sauce, spinach, drained pasta and cooked bacon; cook until thoroughly heated and spinach is wilted. Serve shrimp mixture sprinkled with bread crumb mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Dj Willy
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Cody Pearson
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Saleem Koko
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making some changes to suit your own taste.


Violeta
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This dish is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.


Muhammadalikhan67 Muhammadalikhan67
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I found that the shrimp were a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Md Mostufa
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Ronaldo Jackson
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The sauce is so creamy and delicious. I could eat it with a spoon!


emy
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.


Kamlesh Kumar
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any type of vegetables or protein that you like.


Rolonda Maddox
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


no1 Hamza king
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Laxaman Kandel
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful.