Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh basil and tomatoes, perfect for family dinners or date nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Prepare the sauce by adding heavy cream, chopped basil, salt, and pepper; let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and shrimp mixture, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; serve with garlic bread and green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy tomato basil pasta, easy dinner recipes