Shrimp Feta Pasta

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?

This shrimp feta pasta is a flavor-packed weeknight or special occasion meal. Garlicky shrimp mixed with a feta sherry tomato sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta - what's not to love?

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

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
1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3/4 cup dry sherry
1 cup crumbled feta cheese divided
4 cloves garlic minced
2 pounds medium raw shrimp cleaned, deveined and shelled
1 pound cooked linguine

Instructions

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.

Nutrition

Course Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Keyword feta pasta, pasta with shrimp and feta, shrimp pasta

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