Cream Cheese Shrimp Pasta

This cream cheese shrimp pasta features tender, perfectly cooked shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce with deep flavor and a subtle tang.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings

Calories 676 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 lb shrimp extra large
1 ½ tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the jar
½ tablespoon smoked paprika
¾ tablespoon Italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

12 oz pasta of choice
2 tablespoon butter
10 tomatoes small; diced
3 tbsp dry shallots
2 tablespoon onion minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
3 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
⅓ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
2/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon gluten free 1:1 flour
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
2 cups spinach diced
1 cup parmesan
basil chopped; for garnish

Instructions

Shrimp

Toss the shrimp with the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
Preheat the sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Then, add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and C-shaped. Set the cooked shrimp aside.
Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente while the shrimp is cooking. Then, drain it and set aside.

Sauce

Melt the butter over medium-low heat in the same pan and cook the diced tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the dry shallots, minced onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and dry basil. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the flour and stir well.
Add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken and the spinach wilts.
Add the parmesan cheese and stir until creamy.
Carefully mix in the pasta, followed by the shrimp.
Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

This recipe serves 6.
Preheat your pan so the shrimp cooks quickly and evenly.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 676kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1361mgPotassium: 1465mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4514IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 4mg

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