25 medium raw shrimp [see below]
2 cups bowtie/farfalle pasta
1 + ½ cups broccoli florets
½ tsp olive oil
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp parsley
⅛ tsp salt
1 clove of garlic, smashed and minced
¼ cup half and half [half cream; half milk]
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp cajun seasoning blend
additional salt and pepper, to taste
a sprinkle of paprika
extra Parmesan, for topping
note: keep an extra bit of milk or half and half on hand to thin the sauce at the end as needed. I'll sometimes add a few extra tablespoons at the end.
tip: eliminate food waste by shredding the raw, unused broccoli stalk into broccoli slaw for salads or coleslaw, or by juicing it along with your favorite fruits and veggies!