Toowoomba Pasta Recipe from Outback Steakhouse (Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo) – FOOD is Four Letter Word (2024)

December 23, 2020Van

Toowoomba Pasta Recipe from Outback Steakhouse (Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo) – FOOD is Four Letter Word (1)

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

This is my copycat of Outback Steakhouse’s Toowoomba Pasta, which is a Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo with the slightest kick of spice (my 1 year old can eat it). No one really knows why it’s named after the city Toowoomba in Australia since there’s not any dish there like this, but hey – it’s Outback Steakhouse after all. You can no longer get this pasta in the U.S. – but funny enough it’s extremely popular at Outback Steakhouse in South Korea and it’s quite pricey there, about $24 for an order. Fettuccine Alfredo is a treat in our house, I make it a few times a year and this version of it is extremely delicious.

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December 23, 2020Van

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 4

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz Defrosted Shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 12 oz Defrosted Lagostino or Crawfish Tails (optional)
  • 16 oz Fettuccine Pasta
  • 8 oz Cremini or White Mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt, divided
  • ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter, divided
  • ⅛-¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2½ Cups Half & Half, (do not use milk)
  • 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced or pressed
  • 2 Teaspoons minced Parsley, divided

Method

  • 1)

    Turn on high heat, to bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta, add 1 Teaspoon of Sea Salt to the water and work on the rest of the recipe while the water heats up. In a large skillet, use medium-high heat and melt 3 Tablespoon Salted Butter, add 3 Minced Garlic Cloves and sauté for 30 seconds, add the shrimp and sprinkle on ¼ Teaspoon of Sea Salt and sauté quickly for about 1 minute or until they are about 90% cooked through (we will cook them more later). Pour and scrape the pan into a large bowl and set aside.

  • 2)

    In the same skillet, use high heat, add 3 Tablespoons of Salted Butter, sliced Cremini Mushrooms, ¾ Teaspoon of Sea Salt, ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, ⅛ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (add more if you want it spicier) and sauté until the mushrooms are lightly browned, all the liquid from the mushrooms should be evaporated so this step will take several minutes, stir in 1 Tablespoon of Tomato Paste. Turn the heat to low and add 2½ Cups Half & Half, 1 Cup Grated Parmesan, stir well to combine everything – keep on low heat until cheese is melted.

  • 3)

    If the large pot of water has started to boil, cook the pasta using the time listed on the packaging. When the pasta is 1 minute away from being done, turn the heat on the alfredo sauce to medium, add the shrimp (along with the butter and garlic), lagostino tails, 1 Teaspoon of minced Parsley to the sauce to warm them up. Reserve 1 Cup of the pasta cooking water, drain the pasta and pour the pasta into the skillet (heat should still be on) and add the reserved pasta water, use kitchen tongs to mix everything well, the sauce will start to thicken after a minute or so. Serve immediately, garnish with a sprinkle of minced Parsley and more Parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes

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1 Comments

  • Sandra Mather

    August 27, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    Tried this today and it was fantastic. Thanks!

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FAQs

What is Toowoomba topping at Outback? ›

Grilled Salmon topped with seasoned and sautéed shrimp tossed with mushrooms in a creamy creole sauce.

Does Outback have a pasta dish? ›

A steakhouse twist on your favorite Queensland Pasta. Grilled steak and shrimp over fettuccine noodles tossed in a bold Alfredo sauce.

Where did Toowoomba pasta come from? ›

The Toowoomba Pasta originated as a dish at Outback Steakhouse before Koreans subsequently fell in love with it and started reproducing it en masse, making it a standard menu item in the trendy pasta joints of Mangwon, Seongsu, and Itaewon.

Is it fettuccine alfredo or Alfredo fettuccine? ›

Fettuccine Alfredo (Italian: [fettut'tʃiːne alˈfreːdo]) is a pasta dish made with fettuccine, butter, and Parmesan cheese.

Why is it called Toowoomba? ›

History. Toowoomba is thought to be named either after a property in the area in the 1850s, or from an Aboriginal word meaning "place where water sits" or "place of melon" or "place where reeds grow" or "berries place" or "white man".

What is the Toowoomba range called? ›

The city of Toowoomba is situated on a plateau on the edge of the Great Dividing Range.

Does Outback have shrimp Alfredo? ›

Grilled chicken and shrimp over fettuccine tossed in a bold Alfredo sauce.

What are Outback side dishes? ›

Freshly Made Sides
  • Over-the-Top Brussels Sprouts. Starting at$6.99.
  • Dressed Baked Potato. Starting at$3.99.
  • Aussie Fries. Starting at$3.99.
  • Sweet Potato with Honey & Brown Sugar. Starting at$3.99.
  • Fresh Steamed Mixed Veggies. Starting at$3.99.
  • Fresh Steamed Seasonal Veggies. Starting at$3.99.
  • Seasoned Rice. ...
  • Steakhouse Mac & Cheese.

How many calories are in Toowoomba pasta from Outback? ›

There are 1344 calories in 1 bowl (190.2 g) of Outback Steakhouse Toowoomba Pasta.

What was the first country to eat pasta? ›

Despite its many forms and the countless texts in which it has appeared, pasta seems to be universally associated with Italy. According to history, however, pasta's earliest roots begin in China, during the Shang Dynasty (1700-1100 BC), where some form of pasta was made with either wheat or rice flour.

What is the name of the wide tube pasta? ›

Manicotti: Large tubes, similar to cannelloni but with ridges. This shape originated in Italian American cuisine and is also baked after stuffing.

Where does the best pasta come from? ›

The small town of Gragnano, however, stands out above the rest as the origin of the best pasta in the world.

What is Alfredo pasta sauce called? ›

Alfredo sauce is a classic cream sauce used in countless pasta dishes. Also known as a white sauce or “pasta in blanco”, alfredo blends simple ingredients and turns them into a rich, indulgent delight.

Do Italians eat fettuccine Alfredo? ›

Fettuccine Alfredo, it turns out, is 100% Italian. To be fair, the original recipe is quite different from whatever you may find in the States. Italians have been eating Fettuccine Alfredo for over a century… They just didn't know that's what it was called!

What is fettuccine Alfredo named after? ›

Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman restaurateur who was popular among American tourists, named his butter and cheese linguine after himself. These tourists came back to the US and introduced the dish as Lelio named it, Alfredo.

Is Toowoomba on top of a mountain? ›

Toowoomba is located 125 km west of Brisbane via the Warrego Highway. It sits on the edge of a plateau which is 600-800 metres above sea level.

What makes Toowoomba unique? ›

Also known as the Garden City, Toowoomba is home to hundreds of parks and gardens as well as the iconic Carnival of Flowers spring event. No matter when you visit, you'll discover rolling plains, vibrant country towns, bright sunflower farms and quaint hamlets.

What foods are produced in Toowoomba? ›

The region produces a wide range of products including avocado, blueberries, rhubarb, watermelon, lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, olives, walnuts, persimmons, beans, herbs, onions and broccoli. Toowoomba houses one of the largest lettuce growers in the southern hemisphere.

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