Pasta with Shrimp and Feta

This pasta with shrimp and feta is a flavor-packed weeknight or special occasion meal. My husband grew up eating this dish and it’s his all-time favorite. Garlicky shrimp mixed with a feta packed sherry tomato sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta – what’s not to love? 

My husband grew up eating this meal and it’s his all-time favorite. Every time I make this past with shrimp and feta he devours 2 giant plates and then sits in his chair so full he can barely move. While I’m not a fan of overeating it’s so easy to do with this dish. You guys – it’s so damn good.

It starts with a really simple sauce made of crushed tomatoes, Italian herbs, dry sherry, parsley, onions and feta cheese. THEN you cook up some shrimp in butter and garlic and throw it all together. It’s pasta heaven.

Fo. Sho. 

There is some simmering that needs to be done with this dish but for the most part, it’s pretty hands off which makes it an acceptable weekday and weekend meal. PLUS the smells that come from this dish are so irresistible you’ll want to make it all. the. time.

PLUS who doesn’t love feta cheese and shrimp? It’s so good.

I like to serve this sauce over al dente linguine but any pasta will do. I think it’s fun to twist my pasta so I’m a fan of stringy pasta. Also, confession. When I’m lazy about my pasta twirling I just cut it all up and shovel it into my mouth. I’m the most un-Italian person on earth.

Oh, and make this dish easier on yourself by buying shrimp that is already cleaned and deveined. One of my least favorite tasks is cleaning shrimp. It’s gross, time-consuming and just a hassle. I want to get into the kitchen and make dinner without a ton of work.

I know you all agree #teamcleanedshrimp

This pasta with shrimp and feta also makes a great Valentine’s day meal. It’s simple enough to not cause a lot of cooking stress but special enough to seal the deal for an important holiday or birthday meal.

Looking for even more pasta recipes? Try my Pumpkin Cauliflower Alfredo Meatball Pasta Bake, Pesto Chicken Caprese Pasta, One Pot Cheddar Cajun Pork Pasta, Zucchini Tomato Kale Pasta, Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta, {20 Minute} Kalamata Olive, Tomato and Caper Pasta or my Chicken Broccoli Ziti

Pasta with Shrimp and Feta

This pasta with shrimp and feta is a flavor-packed weeknight or special occasion meal. My husband grew up eating this dish and it's his all-time favorite. Garlicky shrimp mixed with a feta packed sherry tomato sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta - what's not to love? 

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 cups diced onion
• 3/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Italian spice blend
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 3/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 cup feta cheese, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds medium cleaned raw shrimp
• 1 pound cooked linguine

Directions:

In a large skillet set over medium heat add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter.

When the butter is melted add the diced onion and parsley. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

Add the tomatoes, Italian spice blend, crushed red pepper, and kosher salt. Lower the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the sherry and simmer for another 10 minutes. After 10 minutes stir in 3/4 cup feta cheese and keep warm while you prepare the shrimp.

In another large pan set over medium heat add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. When the butter is melted add the minced garlic and shrimp. Cook just until the shrimp is pink and combine the shrimp, butter, and garlic to the sauce. Stir to combine.

Serve the sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with remaining feta cheese.