Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
A delicious Marry Me Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines shrimp, tomatoes, and pasta in a creamy sauce.
Equipment
- large heavy skillet
- large pot
Ingredients
Tomatoes and Shrimp
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced plus 4 Tbsp. tomato oil, divided
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined tails removed
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
- 16 oz. rigatoni or penne
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach
- 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated about ½ cup, plus more for serving
- Torn fresh basil leaves for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp. tomato oil. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate or bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- In same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 Tbsp. tomato oil, stirring, until tomato paste deepens in color, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, broth, cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce slightly reduces, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add pasta, shrimp, and Parmesan. Cook, stirring, until pasta is coated and sauce is glossy; season with salt and black pepper. Remove skillet from heat, cover, and let it sit 2 to 3 minutes. Give pasta another stir to coat.
- Divide pasta and shrimp among bowls. Top with basil and more Parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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