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Marry me shrimp pasta

Buttery shrimp tossed with penne in a creamy tomato-based sauce.

Marisa Kapeal
Prep
15m
Cook
15m
Steps
10
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium

Method

  1. Step 1Cook the penne

    Cook the penne until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

    SaltPenne
  2. Step 2Marinate the shrimp20 min

    Toss the shrimp with olive oil and the seasonings: seasoning salt, paprika (0.5 tsp of the 1.5 tsp total), oregano (0.25 tsp of the 1.25 tsp total), garlic powder, red pepper flakes (0.25 tsp of the 0.75 tsp total) and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.

    ShrimpsSeasoningPaprika0.5 tsp of 1.5 tspBlack pepperOregano0.3 tsp of 1.3 tspGarlic powderChili flakes0.3 tsp of 0.8 tspOlive oil
  3. Step 3Sear the shrimp2m 30s

    Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-medium-low heat. Add the shrimp, splash with white wine, and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until cooked through.

    ButterShrimpsWhite wine
  4. Step 4Remove the shrimp

    Remove the shrimp immediately and set aside.

    Shrimps
  5. Step 5Sauté the onion and garlic1m 30s

    In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

    OnionGarlic
  6. Step 6Stir in tomato paste1 min

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

    Tomato paste
  7. Step 7Simmer with wine and broth

    Pour in the white wine and let simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add the chicken broth and simmer for another minute.

    White wineChicken stock
  8. Step 8Stir in the cream

    Stir in the fresh thyme, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika (1 tsp of the 1.5 tsp total), oregano (1 tsp of the 1.25 tsp total), red pepper flakes (0.5 tsp of the 0.75 tsp total), salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.

    Note

    If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

    ThymeHeavy creamSun-dried tomatoPaprika1 tsp of 1.5 tspOregano1 tsp of 1.3 tspChili flakes0.5 tsp of 0.8 tspPasta waterParmesanPenne
  9. Step 9Fold in basil

    Fold in the chopped fresh basil.

    Basil
  10. Step 10Toss pasta and shrimp

    Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet and gently toss until everything is well coated. Serve immediately.

    SaltShrimps

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