Description
Tuscan shrimp pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is an indulgent, creamy dish that combines succulent shrimp with the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this dish is simple to make, yet packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti works well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking the shrimp)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by cooking the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water to use in the sauce if needed, and set it aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- Make the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the Parmesan cheese and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
- Combine Shrimp and Pasta: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. The creamy shrimp pasta is now ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly—once they’re pink and opaque, they’re done. Overcooking them can make them rubbery, so be careful to avoid that.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan has a much better flavor and melts smoothly into the sauce compared to pre-grated cheese.
- Customize the flavor: If you love a bit of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat. You can also experiment with other herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Tuscan Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Creamy Shrimp Pasta, Italian Shrimp Pasta