Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, a dish that elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. This delicious pasta combines succulent shrimp with a creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic garlic, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this versatile recipe allows you to customize ingredients to suit dietary needs, making it a crowd-pleaser for family and friends alike. With just one pan and 40 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (gluten-free option available)
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic and drained sun-dried tomatoes in reserved oil until fragrant.
- Add shrimp seasoned with salt and paprika; cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream, half-and-half, dried basil, and crushed red pepper; simmer gently.
- Whisk in half of the Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine cooked fettuccine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg