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Creamy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 948 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 (15-oz each) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. In another skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook just until pink, 4-5 minutes.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 948kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 110g (37%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 268mg (89%) Sodium 2532mg (106%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 948

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 948kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 110g 37%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 268mg 89%
Sodium 2532mg 106%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.