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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Juicy shrimp and a creamy garlic tomato sauce make this Marry Me Shrimp Pasta an irresistible weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 647 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 tablespoon flour
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.33 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40/pound size), thawed & peeled can remove tails
  • 0.33 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 small handful fresh basil torn or chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
  • When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, add the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring often.
  • Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Give it a stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
  • Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and shrimp, and cook it for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked and the sauce thickens a bit.
  • Stir in the parmesan and basil and take the skillet off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.

Notes

I wouldn't sub the heavy cream for anything with a lower fat content (e.g. half-and-half or milk) because the tomato in the sauce is likely to curdle the sauce, and it may not thicken up the same as cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 36gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 892mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1383IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cream, garlic, Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, pasta, shrimp, Tomato
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