Creamy Cheesy Shrimp Pasta

Name: Creamy Cheesy Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 lemon, juiced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 8 oz cream cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 1 lb short pasta, such as rigatoni

This rich and cheesy shrimp pasta is an adaptation of a popular appetizer dip. Shrimp is sautéed with garlic and red pepper, then simmered in a white wine and lemon sauce before being combined with a decadent blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, and mozzarella for an ultra-creamy finish.

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp dried parsleyoptional
1 lb short pasta, such as rigatoni

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Instructions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped shrimp and minced garlic. Sauté until the shrimp begins to turn pink.
3
Stir in the red pepper flakes.
4
Pour in the white wine and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
6
Turn off the heat. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parsley.
7
Stir everything together until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
8
Meanwhile, cook your pasta in a separate pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions.
9
Before draining the pasta, reserve about a cup of the starchy pasta water. Add a ladle of pasta water to the shrimp sauce to thin it to your desired consistency.
10
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.