Seafood Pasta

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces penne (about 3 cups cooked) or 6 ounces other pastas (about 3 cups cooked)
  • 14 cup butter
  • 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 34 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 12 cup dry sherry
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 12 cups heavy cream (40 percent)
  • 6 ounces cooked small shrimp or 6 ounces crabmeat
  • 34 cup grated parmesan cheese or 34 cup asiago cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Drain and set aside.
  3. 3
    In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add garlic, salt and pepper; saute until garlic softens.
  5. 5
    Do not let garlic brown.
  6. 6
    Add sherry; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add broccoli and cream; bring to boil, stirring often, then cook about 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add cooked pasta and seafood to the skillet.
  9. 9
    Stirring often, bring the mixture back to boil, to heat the pasta and seafood through.
  10. 10
    Turn off heat and add cheese; toss well until thick and creamy.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh parsley.

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