Sun Dried Tomato Cream Pasta with Shrimp

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and paprika. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the half & half, basil and crushed red pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Add the parmesan cheese and whisk to combine and melt.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce a bit.
6. Scoop into bowls and serve warm with additional parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.