Description
A delicious and spicy pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the shrimp and tomato mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spicy Tomato Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Italian Pasta, Quick Dinner