Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe with Creamy Tomato Sauce
This Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe is covered in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with cheese. Plus it can be ready in about 30 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 656kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. tiger shrimp peeled & deveined
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes*
- 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 lb linguine cooked to al dente
- parsley for garnish, optional
- parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt & pepper onto shrimp and set aside.
- Place large nonstick pan over medium heat and saute onions and garlic in olive oil and butter. Add in shrimp and cook until just pink. Remove from pan.
- Add in red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano and cream an simmer lightly for 15 minutes. If you notice the sauce getting a little too thick, feel free to add in a little chicken stock or pasta cooking liquid. Add in salt and pepper, if needed and slide in cooked shrimp.
- Toss with hot pasta, top with parsley and cheese and serve immediately.
- *add in as much or as little red pepper flakes as you'd like. I liked mine pretty spicy!
Nutrition
Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1185IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2.7mg