Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced tasso (if Tasso is not available use heavily smoked ham)
  • 1 cup sliced green onion
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium bell pepper, minced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Saute garlic in butter until tender over low to medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms, green onions, bell pepper and onion and saute until soft over medium heat.
  • Add Tasso and saute 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and saute 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in 2 cups of whipping cream and seasonings.
  • Bring to a simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute or until smooth and thickened.
  • Add Shrimp and additional 1/2 cup whipping cream if too thick.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
  • Pour over cooked pasta tossing gently.