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Weeknight • Seafood

Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

A luxurious yet quick pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen with this Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta! It's surprisingly simple to make but tastes incredibly rich and satisfying. Plump shrimp, al dente pasta, and a luscious tomato cream sauce come together in under 30 minutes for a truly memorable weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 12 oz linguine or fettuccine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small onion or 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add diced onion (or shallot) to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

  6. Step 6

    Add the cooked shrimp and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips

  • Do not overcook the shrimp in the first step, as they will cook a bit more in the sauce.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle kick.
  • For a boost of veggies, wilt in a handful of fresh spinach with the cream.

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