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Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a must-try dish!

Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a rich, indulgent dish made with tender shrimp tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a romantic, restaurant-style meal you can whip up at home in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley or basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat and add parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce
  • You can substitute chicken for shrimp if desired
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
  • Make it spicier with extra red pepper flakes

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