Description
Indulge in a romantic dinner with this creamy Marry Me Shrimp with Pasta recipe. Tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce come together to create a dish that will win over your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, cream, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, add pasta and a splash of reserved water. Toss until heated through. Serve garnished with basil.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- You can swap shrimp for chicken or scallops.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
