Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Get ready for this 20-minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta to start making a regular appearance on your dinner table because everybody is going to love it! Perfectly cooked shrimp with al dente pasta, roasted red peppers, and zucchini all come together in a creamy garlic sauce that is a cinch to make and completely satisfying for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 641kcal
- ½ box bowtie pasta cooked according to package directions
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ½ onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper
- 1 zucchini sliced into half circles
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and season with the salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the vegetables, cooking and stirring for a few minutes to soften slightly.
Add the cream, lemon juice, herbs, and shrimp. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the shrimp has turned pink, then stir in the Parmesan cheese. You may need to reduce the heat to medium if the sauce starts scalding.
Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese for sprinkling over the top.
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1374IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 2mg