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Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp Pasta Delight: Easy Recipe with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Delicious shrimp pasta recipe featuring a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for any seafood lover.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large heavy skillet
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced plus 4 Tbsp. tomato oil, divided
  • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined tails removed
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 oz. rigatoni or penne
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach
  • 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
  • Torn fresh basil for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp. tomato oil. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate or bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package instructions. Drain.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 Tbsp. tomato oil, stirring, until tomato paste deepens in color, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, broth, cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce slightly reduces, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, shrimp, and Parmesan. Cook, stirring, until pasta is coated and sauce is glossy; season with salt and black pepper. Remove skillet from heat, cover, and let it sit 2 to 3 minutes. Give pasta another stir to coat.
  • Divide pasta and shrimp among bowls. Top with basil and more Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword creamy sauce, easy recipe, garlic pasta, seafood pasta, shrimp pasta
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