DIRECTIONS
If using sun-dried tomatoes in oil (in a jar), make sure to drain sun-dried tomatoes from oil, before using them. Reserve 2 TBSP. of this drained oil for sauteing as described below.
In a large skillet, saute minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in 2 TBSP. of oil reserved from the sun-dried tomatoes jar. Saute for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
Add shrimp and sprinkle with a small amount of salt and paprika.
Cook on medium heat for about 2 more minutes.
Add half and half, basil, and crushed red pepper to the skillet with shrimp.
Bring to boil and reduce to a simmer.
Whisk the Parmesan cheese into the hot cream and stir to melt cheese, on lowest heat setting, until cheese is melted.
Remove the sauce from heat.
Add more salt, basil and more crushed red pepper if desired, to taste.
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Drain (reserving some pasta water).
Add cooked pasta to the creamy mixture.
Add more salt, basil and crushed red pepper if desired, to taste.
Serves 4.