Buttery Shrimp And Pasta

This is a really simple dish to make and it's quite elegant.

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

• 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.