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A bowl filled with warm Creamy Shrimp Pasta topped with fresh green herbs and grated cheese.

Creamy Shrimp Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Warm, rich, and deeply savory. This comforting skillet meal features tender seafood and sturdy noodles coated in a luxurious sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings:4 bowls
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Italian
Calories:520kcal
Cost:$18
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta Cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 pound shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder For seasoning the shrimp
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and cracked black pepper To taste
  • 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes Chopped, drain and reserve 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup half-and-half Or whipping cream for the sauce
  • ¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth Builds the savory liquid base
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan Or mozzarella, for melting
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil For herbal depth
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds Optional, for aromatic spice
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes Adds a gentle heat
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika For color and smoke
  • ½ cup cooked pasta water Reserved for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking the shrimp and sauce
  • 1 Large pot For boiling the pasta
  • 1 shallow plate For seasoning the seafood

Method
 

  1. Boil the farfalle in salted water according to the package directions, reserving a half cup of the starchy water before draining.
    Hands use metal tongs to lift soft, cooked pasta noodles out of a boiling pot of water.
  2. Cook the seasoned shrimp in two tablespoons of the reserved tomato oil to lock in moisture and develop a savory exterior.
  3. Sauté the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes briefly before whisking in the broth, half-and-half, and shredded cheese.
    A wooden spoon stirs a bubbling, thick white cream sauce with herbs inside a dark skillet.
  4. Fold the cooked noodles, warm shrimp, and dry spices into the thickened sauce to coat every piece thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 450g (1 bowl)Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Reserving a small cup of the starchy pasta water before draining gives you the perfect liquid to thin out the sauce if it reduces too much.