Description
A delightful shrimp and vegetable pasta dish perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, add salt and pasta, cooking until al dente (8-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes), turning halfway.
- Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, stirring for about 5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with shrimp and vegetables, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, primavera, healthy dinner, quick meal, seafood