tomato and shrimp pasta recipes

How to Make Shrimp Tomato Pasta: A Complete Guide

Shrimp tomato pasta is a quick, flavorful dish loved by many. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti or linguine

- 250g large shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, diced (or 400g canned tomatoes)

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining).

2. Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and cook until pink (2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp and set aside.

4. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, add diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in a splash of pasta water to create a silky sauce.

5. Combine: Return shrimp to the pan. Add drained pasta and toss until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Tips:

- Use ripe tomatoes for a sweeter sauce, or canned for convenience.

- Overcooking shrimp makes them tough—watch closely!

- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.

Enjoy this vibrant, restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!