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Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a decadent pasta dish loaded with tender shrimp, rich cream sauce, and melty mozzarella. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect easy yet elegant dinner recipe for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in mozzarella and cook until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss everything to combine.
  7. Top with Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Substitute shrimp with chicken or scallops.
  • Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • Add spinach, arugula, or mushrooms for variety.
  • Burrata can replace mozzarella for extra richness.
  • Use dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes only after soaking in warm water.

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