5 from 94 votes
Pasta with Zucchini and Shrimp
Pasta with Zucchini and Shrimp features mezze maniche pasta combined with sautéed shrimp, chopped zucchini, garlic, capers, and a splash of white wine. The dish has a light sauce infused with garlic, peperoncino, and herbs, offering tender shrimp and soft zucchinis alongside al dente pasta. Its balanced savory and slightly spicy flavors make it a flavorful, approachable main course.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 14 oz mezze maniche pasta or other pasta tubes
- 14 oz Shrimp I used frozen shrimp tails, or prawns
- 3-4 zucchini
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ glass white wine
- ½ teaspoon peperoncino flakes or 1 teaspoon fresh peperoncino chopped
- salt for pasta and to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 handful parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and peperoncino, and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and capers to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes until the shrimp changes color.
- Pour in the white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate. Add the zucchini and ½ cup of water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the zucchini are tender. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- While the zucchini and shrimp are cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, then bring to a boil again, and then cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the zucchini and shrimp. Toss everything together well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional peperoncino flakes or fresh chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Potassium
744mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
561IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.