Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Cheesy Rigatoni Pasta Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined 12 oz rigatoni pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup reserved pasta water 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Add the rigatoni and cook according to the package directions until al dente Before draining reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water Drain the rigatoni and set aside Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels Season evenly with paprika garlic powder Italian seasoning salt and black pepper Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink lightly golden and cooked through Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside Reduce the heat to medium Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic to the same skillet Cook for about 30 seconds stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant Pour the heavy cream into the skillet Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer Cook for 2 to 3 minutes allowing the cream to heat and slightly thicken Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese Stir continuously until both cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy Gradually add some of the reserved pasta water as needed stirring until the sauce reaches the desired creamy consistency Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet Toss thoroughly until every piece of pasta is evenly coated with the garlic Parmesan cheese sauce Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet Spoon the creamy sauce over the shrimp and gently combine with the pasta Cook for another 1 minute until the shrimp and pasta are heated through Remove from the heat Sprinkle generously with the chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 670 per serving