Creamy Cheddar Sauced Linguine & Shrimp

Ultra cheesy, buttery goodness—your ultimate easy comfort food dinner!

Ingredients :

For the Linguine (best creamy pasta recipe):

12 oz linguine pasta

1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)

For the Shrimp (easy garlic shrimp pasta):

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Creamy Cheddar Sauce (cheesy pasta perfection):

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk (warm)

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional boost)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional kick)

Salt & pepper to taste

Garnish (restaurant-style finish):

Fresh chopped parsley

Extra cracked black pepper

** How to Make It :**

Boil the Linguine:

Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente for that perfect best creamy pasta recipe texture. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining—this is key for a silky easy weeknight dinner sauce.

Sear the Shrimp:

Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. This creates the ultimate easy garlic shrimp pasta base and a true restaurant-quality meal vibe.

Make the Cheddar Sauce:

In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly pour in warm milk, whisking until thick and smooth. Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until melted into pure cheesy pasta perfection and a bold comfort food dinner sauce.

Toss Everything Together:

Add drained linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce for that glossy flavor-packed dinner finish. Fold shrimp back in gently.

Garnish & Serve:

Sprinkle with parsley and cracked black pepper for a fresh pop and serve hot for the ultimate easy comfort food dinner and total family dinner win.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | serving : 3–4 person

Calories: ~720 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving