Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy and spicy shrimp pasta. Succulent shrimp, tangy tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce come together with pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook seasoned shrimp in olive oil until pink, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, add tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer, then return shrimp to the skillet.
- Combine: Toss in pasta, adjust consistency with pasta water, squeeze lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can substitute the cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
