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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Creamy garlic shrimp pasta is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 395 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp shelled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups half n half
  • ½ cup chicken stock or pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or 1 teaspoon dried
  • more salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large pot cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Strain and reserve ½ cup liquid if you’re not using chicken stock.
  • In a small bowl toss the shelled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well coated.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat add olive oil, add in shrimp cook for 2 minutes then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove cooked shrimp and set aside.
  • Lower the heat a bit and add in the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add in the half n half, chicken stock (or pasta water), and red pepper flakes to the skillet and bring to a low simmer for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Turn off the heat and add in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese and whisk until melted.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta fresh basil and shrimp. Serve!

Notes

You can use whatever pasta you have on hand. I use large 31/40 shrimp for this recipe. You can make your own half n half by using ½ heavy whipping cream and ½ milk. The sauce will thicken up as it cools, but if you would like it thinner just add a couple of tablespoons of stock or water at a time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 843mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
Keyword Pasta, shrimp
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