Every bite was as creamy, decadent, and comforting as the original.

Heres how she made it so darn good.

But the real hero here issun-dried tomatoespacked in oil.

Southern Living Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta in a bowl ready to serve

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Although they may seem almost like a retro ingredient these days, sun-dried tomatoes deserve their big comeback.

What could have been a one note sauce instead became a flavor symphony.

Finish With A Flavorful Fireworks Show

To make a perfect pasta, you must stick the landing.

In this case, its getting the garnishes just right.

Since theyre mild in flavor, she paired them with a bolder herb buddy, fresh basil.

Next, she tapped one of my favorite ingredientsfresh lemon zestto do some light lifting.

Last but not least, Parmesan cheese.

If the fennel is still freaking you out, substitute onion instead.

you’re free to even leave out the shrimp, if you want.

Just make this dishyou wont be disappointed.