Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta. Succulent shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese come together in a rich, creamy sauce that coats every strand of pasta. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Sear shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink; remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add sun-dried tomatoes, broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return shrimp to pan, add pasta, and toss to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
