Easy Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe
A delicious, succulent, easy-to-make creamy shrimp pasta recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti work well)
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup marinara four-cheese
- 1/4 cup ketchup I used Heinz no sugar added
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped to garnish
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Add salt to taste. Remove and set aside
- In the same pan, add the olive oil, followed by onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the marinara sauce, ketchup, red pepper flakes, and sweetener. Stir well
- Add the half and half and coconut milk to the skillet and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the spaghetti to the skillet and stir well to combine.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and mix well
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 729kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 41gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 643mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 4mg
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