Shrimp Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Shrimp Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes is a dinner you can get on the table in just 30 minutes. A creamy sun dried tomato sauce with perfectly cooked shrimp and tender spaghetti noodles. Make it for for a weekngiht dinner or even weekend entertaining.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 556kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb shrimp uncooked and cleaned
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package. Drain and set aside. Reserve one cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and sun dried tomatoes. Give a good stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about one minute. Increase heat to high and add the butter and uncooked shrimp. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the cooking cream and pasta water. Bring to a simmer and stir well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti, parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and parsley to the sauce. Stir well to completely combine and remove from heat.
- Serve topped with extra with parmesn if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 556
Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 551mg24%
Potassium 679mg19%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1264IU25%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 221mg22%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.