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Easy Creamy Pasta

Easy Creamy Pasta

This easy creamy pasta is rich, comforting, and full of flavor, with a silky sauce that comes together quickly. Sautéed onions, mushrooms, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes are simmered in cream, finished with Parmesan, and tossed with tender pasta and juicy shrimp. It’s an indulgent yet simple meal that works perfectly for weeknight dinners or when you want something cozy without a lot of effort.

Easy Creamy Pasta

Servings

Family of 6

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Category

Mains

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boxed pasta or refrigerated tortellini (27 oz cheese-stuffed tortellini works well)
  • Olive oil
  • 2–3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Raw shrimp, thawed, rinsed, patted dry, and deveined

Directions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and setting everything aside.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent and lightly golden.
  4. Add the mushrooms and butter and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until fragrant.
  6. Add the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and toast the spices for a couple of minutes.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once bubbling, add freshly grated Parmesan and stir until the sauce thickens.
  8. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just opaque.
  9. Add the cooked pasta, turn off the heat, and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
  10. Finish with more Parmesan, cracked black pepper, and fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!