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 beautifully balances creamy decadence with a hint of spice. This delightful recipe is perfect for both intimate family dinners and grand celebrations, guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant taste and inviting aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (substitute gluten-free if needed)
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes (in olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly shredded)
- Spices: salt, paprika, dried basil, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté minced garlic and drained sun-dried tomatoes in a skillet with reserved oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, seasoning lightly with salt and paprika; cook for 2 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream, dried basil, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a simmer and whisk in half of the Parmesan until melted.
- Adjust thickness with half-and-half or reserved pasta water as needed, then mix in cooked fettuccine.
- Toss everything together, taste for seasoning, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg