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Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Discover the delightful flavors of Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, a dish that brings the charm of an Italian seaside bistro right to your kitchen. This recipe features succulent shrimp paired with tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, creamy sauce that clings beautifully to fettuccine pasta. Infused with aromatic garlic and a hint of crushed red pepper, each bite is a celebration of taste and warmth. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make dish promises to impress and create memorable moments around the table.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta (or gluten-free brown rice fettuccine)
  • 1 lb shrimp (fresh, uncooked)
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes (in olive oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and paprika to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain but reserve some pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt and paprika, and cook until shrimp turn pink (about 2 minutes).
  4. Stir in heavy cream, half-and-half, dried basil, and crushed red pepper; simmer gently.
  5. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  6. Combine cooked fettuccine with the sauce in the skillet; mix well.

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