A rich and creamy shrimp pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or penne pasta
1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
¼ cup (15 g) fresh basil, chopped
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook briefly.
Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
Return shrimp and pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
Use pasta water to control sauce consistency.
Best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.