Description
Inspired by Marry Me Chicken, this 30-minute dish combines juicy shrimp, pasta, and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce for bold, satisfying flavors. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a crowd-pleaser not to be missed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces rigatoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp black pepper (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3.5 ounces chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp flour
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- chili flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and devein the shrimp. In a bowl, combine shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- Step 2: Mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan, chop the sun-dried tomatoes and chop the basil leaves.
- Step 3: Boil the rigatoni al dente in salted water, according to the package directions, then drain.
- Step 4: Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large skillet, sear shrimp in a single layer for 1 minute per side, and remove to a clean bowl.
- Step 5: Sauté garlic for 1 minute over medium low, then add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and the remaining salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute more, stir in flour, and deglaze with chicken broth, simmering for 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Pour in cream, stir in tomato paste, bring to a boil, and simmer for 3 minutes; add lemon juice, basil, and stir in Parmesan.
- Step 7: Toss with pasta and shrimp, and finish with chili flakes.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a nonstick skillet with a splash of water or milk over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 722 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 971 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 268 mg
Keywords: pasta, quick meals, seafood, shrimp, creamy pasta