Shrimp and Tasso with Garlic Cream Sauce over Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 12 large shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup chopped tasso
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
• Salt and pepper

Directions

In a saucepan bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Using a small paring knife, remove the vein along the back of each shrimp and rinse under running water. Add garlic to water and boil for two minutes. Add the shrimp to the water and cook with the garlic for 2-3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and garlic. Peel the garlic and finely chop. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream begins to thicken. Stir in parsley, Parmesan, tasso and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan uin