Buttery Shrimp

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. Have pasta ready.
2. In lg skillet, heat butter; add shrimp and garlic.
3. Saute 4 minutes, remove shrimp from skillet.
4. Add half and half.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add shrimp, basil, cheese, pepper and pepper flakes.
7. Pour sauce into a bowl; add pasta and toss well.