One-Pan Creamy Shrimp Pasta
One-Pan Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounces mafalda pasta
- 1 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (if using). In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, arrange the mafalda pasta in an even layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the sliced red onion, sliced mushrooms, seasoned shrimp, fresh spinach, and sliced garlic cloves around and on top of the pasta in separate sections.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Sprinkle the dried oregano, smoked paprika, and garlic powder evenly over all the ingredients in the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the pan. Add the butter pats. Ensure the liquid mostly covers the pasta. If not, add a splash more broth or water.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the shrimp are cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 18 min
- 6
Remove the lid. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Continue to cook, uncovered, for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
One-Pan Creamy Shrimp Pasta
- 12 ounces mafalda pasta
- 1 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (if using). In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, arrange the mafalda pasta in an even layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the sliced red onion, sliced mushrooms, seasoned shrimp, fresh spinach, and sliced garlic cloves around and on top of the pasta in separate sections.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Sprinkle the dried oregano, smoked paprika, and garlic powder evenly over all the ingredients in the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the pan. Add the butter pats. Ensure the liquid mostly covers the pasta. If not, add a splash more broth or water.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the shrimp are cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 18 min - 6
Remove the lid. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Continue to cook, uncovered, for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min