Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is rich, cheesy, and full of flavor. This romantic dish is simple enough to cook any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until sauce thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately!