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title: Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-sun-dried-tomato-spaghetti-64778253009629a684770fa6
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Tree Nuts
  - Milk
  - Shellfish
tags:
  - Quick
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 1300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the sun-dried tomatoes and shrimp combo; some found it bland and added lemon or extra garlic for more punch.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, though a few found the instructions unclear or the prep time longer than expected.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/shrimp-sun-dried-tomato-spaghetti.avif"
---
Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Finely chop @sun-dried tomatoes{2%oz}. Peel and mince or grate @garlic{2%cloves}. Halve @grape tomatoes{1%pint} lengthwise; place in a #small bowl{} and toss with a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. Pick @parsley{½%cup} leaves from stems; finely chop leaves.

Once water is boiling, add @spaghetti{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{9%minutes}. Reserve ⅓ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

While pasta cooks, heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @sliced almonds{2%tbsp} and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a second #small bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} 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{1%unit} 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{4%oz} until fully incorporated.

Add @shrimp{12%oz} to pan and cook, stirring, until pink ~{2%minutes}. Stir in grape tomatoes. Add drained spaghetti, half the @parmesan cheese{½%cup}, and 1 tbsp @butter{1%tbsp}; 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.

Divide pasta between bowls. Top with toasted almonds, remaining Parmesan, and remaining chopped parsley. Serve.