Easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for a dinner party, this Creamy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta is creamy and cheesy and so packed full of flavor.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 948kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
1lbspaghetti noodles
2tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
1cupchopped onion
5clovesgarlic(minced)
2(15-oz each) canstomato sauce
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1cupheavy whipping cream
1cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
1lbshrimp(peeled and deveined, tails removed)
fresh parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve a mug full (at least a cup) of the pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce and the Italian seasoning. Bring to a bubble, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the sauce cook and reduce for about 10 minutes.
Increase the heat slightly, and stir in the cream. Once the sauce is back to a simmer, add the cheese and stir until melted. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
In another skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook just until pink, 4-5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with the shrimp. Stir to combine, adding the starchy pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve, topped with parsley if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.