Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Cleo Jakubowski

Updated on May 13, 2024

Have you ever made a dish so good, it’s prompted a marriage proposal from your dinner guest? We’re not making any promises here, but this “” Shrimp Pasta (based off the flavors of the famed ) might just do the trick.

Our Marry Me Shrimp Pasta recipe combines the robust flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and jumbo shrimp with a luxurious, creamy sauce that clings to every bite of pasta. According to recipe tester , "it tastes and feels fancy"—even if it only takes half an hour to prepare.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked calamarata or rigatoni pasta
1 pound jumbo peeled and deveined tail-on raw shrimp
1/3 cup coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, plus 2 tablespoons oil from jar, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato spread
5 large garlic cloves, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
chopped fresh basil

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions; drain and set aside.

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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink on both sides and just cooked through, turning once, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.

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Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato spread, and garlic to the same skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

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Whisk in wine, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, undisturbed, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.

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Add broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; whisk until fully combined. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened and just coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Reduce heat to low; add cooked pasta and shrimp to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until evenly coated and heated through, about 3 minutes.

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Remove from heat; garnish with basil and serve immediately.

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