Pasta cremosa al chipotle con gambas

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 Pound Shrimp ((peeled and deveined) season with salt and pepper)
• 8 ounces Pasta ((I used spaghetti noodles))
• ½ cup Chicken Broth ((or use water and chicken bouillon))
• ½ cup Half and Half
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (Block)
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1-3 Chipotles in adobo sauce
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Preparación

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Add pasta and cook to package directions.

2. 2

   Add all the sauce ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Taste to see if additional salt and pepper is needed.

3. 3

   Peel and devein shrimp, you can also remove the tails if you like. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and once melted add the shrimp to the pan.

5. 5

   Cook shrimp until no longer opaque, don't overcook the shrimp. Turn the heat to low and add the blended chipotle sauce.

6. 6

   Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the pan with the sauce and shrimp. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce. Taste for seasoning and serve.