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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Delicious Marry Me Shrimp Pasta in Just 30 Minutes!

This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta combines creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with succulent shrimp for a quick, romantic meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Or penne if desired.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Medium-Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped and well-drained.
  • 2 tbsp Flour Can swap with cornstarch for gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works too.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves Fresh.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes Optional.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining them. Season with sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Mince the garlic, grate Parmesan cheese, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Set aside.
  3. Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sear the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
  5. In the skillet, sauté minced garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, and any remaining seasonings. Stir in flour and chicken broth, simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream and tomato paste to the skillet, bring to a boil, then simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Mix in lemon juice and basil, then stir in the rigatoni and shrimp. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Serve hot, optionally topping with chili flakes and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze for longer storage, up to 2 months.

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