Carrabba's Fettuccine Weesie Recipe
Fettuccine Weesie is a popular pasta dish that many people have come to love, especially at Carrabba's Italian Grill.But did you know that you can recreate this mouthwatering dish at home? By following a simple copycat recipe, you'll have a delicious meal ready to enjoy in no time.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- 1/4 cup 1/2 stick butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Garlic powder optional
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- Parsley for garnish
- 8 large-sized shrimp
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 lemon juiced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Add your fettuccine pasta to the pot and cook according to the package instructions.When finished cooking, drain the pasta but reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
- In a cast iron skillet or medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and red pepper flakes.Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they are cooked through.Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet or medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat.Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.Be careful not to let the garlic burn. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring constantly to combine with the butter.Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook it for about 5 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.OPTIONAL: You can add additional garlic powder to taste at this point.
- Gradually add in the freshly grated Parmesan to the skillet, continuing to whisk constantly, allowing the cheese to melt into the sauce.Stir in the lemon juice and the reserved pasta water to create a smooth sauce with the desired consistency.Adjust the seasoning with salt, if necessary.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce, tossing to ensure the pasta is well coated.Fold in the cooked shrimp, making certain they're evenly distributed.Plate the Fettuccine Weesie, and garnish with additional parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.Enjoy your delicious pasta dish, reminiscent of Carrabba's Italian Grill's Italian-American cuisine!
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