Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti

Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti

#Quick #Protein Smart

🥘 Ingredients

  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • cooking oil
    1 tbsp
  • cream cheese
    4 oz
  • garlic
    2 cloves
  • grape tomatoes
    2 c
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • parmesan cheese
    ½ cup
  • parsley
    ½ cup
  • shrimp
    12 oz
  • sliced almonds
    2 tbsp
  • spaghetti
    8 oz
  • sun-dried tomatoes
    2 oz
  • veggie stock concentrate
    1 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • large pot
  • small bowl
  • large pan
  • small bowl
  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes . Peel and mince or grate garlic . Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise; place in a small bowl and toss with a drizzle of olive oil , salt, and pepper. Pick parsley leaves from stems; finely chop leaves.
    sun-dried tomatoes: 2 oz, garlic: 2 cloves, grape tomatoes: 2 c, olive oil: 2 tbsp, parsley: ½ cup
  2. 2
    Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ⏱️ 9 minutes . Reserve ⅓ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
    spaghetti: 8 oz
  3. 3
    While pasta cooks, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned ⏱️ 2 minutes . Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl . Wipe out pan.
    sliced almonds: 2 tbsp
  4. 4
    Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in pan used for almonds over medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant ⏱️ 1 minute . Season with salt and pepper. Stir in veggie stock concentrate and ⅓ cup plain water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced ⏱️ 1 minute . Reduce heat to low and whisk in cream cheese until fully incorporated.
    cooking oil: 1 tbsp, veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit, cream cheese: 4 oz
  5. 5
    Add shrimp to pan and cook, stirring, until pink ⏱️ 2 minutes . Stir in grape tomatoes. Add drained spaghetti, half the parmesan cheese , and 1 tbsp butter ; toss to combine. > TIP: If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Stir in half the chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
    shrimp: 12 oz, parmesan cheese: ½ cup, butter: 1 tbsp
  6. 6
    Divide pasta between bowls. Top with toasted almonds, remaining Parmesan, and remaining chopped parsley. Serve.