Marry me shrimp pasta
Buttery shrimp tossed with penne in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Steps
- 10
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Method
- Step 1Cook the penne
Cook the penne until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
SaltPenne - 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 - 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 - Step 4Remove the shrimp
Remove the shrimp immediately and set aside.
Shrimps - Step 5Sauté the onion and garlic1m 30s
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
OnionGarlic - Step 6Stir in tomato paste1 min
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
Tomato paste - 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 - 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.
NoteIf 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 - Step 9Fold in basil
Fold in the chopped fresh basil.
Basil - 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.
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