Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Looking for a quick yet indulgent pasta dish? This creamy sun-dried tomato shrimp pasta combines juicy shrimp, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan in a luscious cream sauce. Not only is it delicious, but shrimp are also packed with lean protein and essential nutrients (Healthline – Shrimp Nutrition Facts). Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant treat.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
• 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil (use from sun-dried tomato jar if possible)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Preparations

1. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add shrimp, season, and cook 1–2 min per side until pink. Remove.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
4. Pour in cream, simmer 3–4 min, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
5. Add spinach (if using), return shrimp, and toss with pasta. Adjust with pasta water if too thick.
6. Garnish with fresh basil & extra Parmesan. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
• Replace shrimp with chicken or salmon.
• Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies.
• Use gluten-free pasta if needed.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Laura

This creamy sun-dried tomato shrimp pasta is a quick and elegant dinner that combines succulent shrimp, garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, flavorful parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal or date night in!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian-American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 645 kcal

Equipment

• Large Pot
• colander
• large skillet
• cooking spoon
• knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, packed in oil)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

 

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
• Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
• Return cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté the shrimp in the sun-dried tomato oil. You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula. To lighten the dish, swap heavy cream with half-and-half. Great with gluten-free pasta as well!

Keyword creamy pasta, easy shrimp dinner, shrimp pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta

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Conclusion

This creamy sun-dried tomato shrimp pasta is a quick, flavorful, and elegant dish perfect for family dinners or date nights. Pair with garlic bread and a crisp white wine for the ultimate experience.