Looking for a quick, delicious pasta dish? This 15-minute creamy scampi tagliatelle is just what you need. It's easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a busy weeknight. Juicy shrimp, a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of garlic, and a touch of white wine - it's like a little taste of Italy at home.
Quick Scampi Pasta with White Wine Sauce
I fell in love with pasta when I was a kid, on my first trip to Italy. I remember twirling my fork into a bowl of spaghetti and thinking, "this is so good!".
And this dish brings back those memories - simple, fresh and full of flavor.
This pasta is all about balance. You get the rich, buttery taste of shrimp, a bit of spicy garlic, the light acidity of white wine and the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Topped with some Parmesan, it's the perfect comfort food that still feels a little fancy.
What do I serve further with this quick dish? Pair this pasta with a classic Caprese Salad or some homemade garlic bread to soak up that creamy sauce.
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound tagliatelle
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, squeezed
- ½ pound scampi, shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 4 cups lamb's lettuce, (mace) or baby spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Instructions
- Cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions. And drain the tagliatelle.1 pound tagliatelle
- Meanwhile, heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion to the skillet and fry for 3 minutes, until translucent.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute, until it smells good.3 cloves garlic
- Add the scampi and fry for a few minutes, until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside.½ pound scampi
- Add the chopped onion to the same pan and cook about 3 minutes until it's soft.1 onion
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for two minutes to reduce on high heat.1 cup white wine
- Turn the heat to medium and stir in the cream and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.2 cups heavy cream, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Rinse the lamb's lettuce and add it to the sauce. Let it cook briefly until it has wilted.4 cups lamb's lettuce
- Seas with salt and paper.¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the scampi back to the sauce and stir.
- Divide the tagliatelle onto plates.
- Spoon the shrimp cream sauce over the pasta.
Serve
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan Cheese on top.1 cup Parmesan cheese
Notes
- Fridge: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Gently on medium heat in a pan.
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