Buttery Shrimp And Pasta

• pasta, cooked and drained (I like the tri-colored spirals)↗8 ounces
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• shrimp, peeled and deveined↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• minced garlic1 tablespoon
• half-and-half↗2 cups
• fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil↗1⁄4 cup
• parmesan cheese↗1⁄4 cup
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• red pepper flakes↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Have pasta ready.

2. 2

   In lg skillet, heat butter; add shrimp and garlic.

3. 3

   Saute 4 minutes, remove shrimp from skillet.

4. 4

   Add half and half.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. 6

   Add shrimp, basil, cheese, pepper and pepper flakes.

7. 7

   Pour sauce into a bowl; add pasta and toss well.