Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta features shrimp cooked in a creamy blend of tomato paste, garlic, and white wine enriched heavy cream, thickened with a butter and flour roux. Sun-dried tomatoes introduce a concentrated tang, complemented by oregano and crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. The sauce is finished with freshly grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves, creating a luscious coating for perfectly cooked pasta. The shrimp provide tender protein throughout, making it a balanced dish that mixes creamy, savory, and slightly spicy elements.
The pasta is boiled al dente and then combined with the sauce directly in the skillet for optimal flavor melding. This approach simplifies serving and ensures each bite is well coated. Fresh basil adds brightness to the creamy, tomato-tinged sauce, lifting the richness.
A practical tip from the notes warns against substituting the heavy cream with lower fat dairy as it may cause the sauce to curdle and not thicken properly; the full fat heavy cream is key to the sauce's smooth, thick texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 pound Shrimp thawed & peeled, can remove tails, uncooked, 31-40 per pound size
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese + more for serving, freshly grated
- 1 small basil torn/chopped, handful, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
- When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, add the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring often.
- Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Give it a stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
- Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and shrimp, and cook it for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked and the sauce thickens a bit.
- Stir in the parmesan and basil and take the skillet off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use heavy cream, not lighter dairy substitutes, to prevent curdling and ensure the sauce thickens properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 892mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1.383IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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