Easy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe Better Than Olive Garden

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (60g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) reserved pasta water
• 1 pound (450g) fettuccine pasta
• Salt for pasta water