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A close-up of creamy "Marry Me" shrimp pasta, featuring plump shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.

“Marry Me” Shrimp Pasta

This creamy garlic shrimp pasta is perfect for a romantic dinner or a weeknight indulgence. It's a comforting and impressive dish that's surprisingly simple to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Pasta Cooking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 647

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
  4. Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and shrimp. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the parmesan and basil, then remove the skillet from the heat. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 36gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 892mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1383IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Do not substitute heavy cream with lower-fat options like half-and-half or milk, as the tomato in the sauce may cause curdling and affect the sauce's thickness.

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