12 Days of Recipes: DAY 3

SHRIMP PASTA ALFREDO
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
linquini pasta (cooked, enough for 4 servings)
1/2 cup red pepper (chopped lengthwise into strips)
1 cup shrimp (I used frozen & uncooked)
handful of spinach leaves
handful of button mushrooms

Prepare pasta according to directions on package, drain & set aside. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic & cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in shrimp, red peppers, spinach & mushrooms to cook for 5 minutes in sauce. Stir in parsley and pasta, toss & serve.