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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is the perfect romantic dish.

 

Inspired by the viral “marry me” recipes, this creamy shrimp pasta is so irresistible it just might win someone’s heart—with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz penne or rigatoni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in parmesan and chili flakes.
  5. Return shrimp and pasta to the pan, toss to coat.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Add spinach for a veggie boost
  • Substitute cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • Use any pasta shape you like

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