Description
This creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta features tender shrimp in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce. It is the perfect easy dinner for a romantic night in or family meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or calamarata pasta
- 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 5 large cloves garlic, grated
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato spread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato spread, and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Whisk to combine and simmer on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and heat through for about 3 minutes. Serve immediately garnished with basil.
Notes
I have substituted the traditional white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version that maintains the savory depth of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- None:
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 707mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
Keywords: Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, creamy shrimp pasta, easy weeknight dinner, romantic meal