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Shrimp pasta
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Italian Shrimp Pasta

Proper shrimp pasta, one of the best shrimp pasta recipes by Italian home cooks and chefs. The pasta is fresh, healthy, with an absolutely mouthwatering homemade tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Italian Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: shrimp pasta recipes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. spaghetti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 oz. Campari tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 4 oz. peeled and deveined shrimp or jumbo prawn, butterflied
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti al dente, according to package instruction. 
  • In a skillet or pan on medium-low heat, add the extra virgin olive oil. Saute the garlic until sizzling but not browned. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and chicken bouillon. As soon as it bubbles, add the shrimp. Cook and stir until the shrimps are cooked and the tomatoes break down. 
    Shrimp spaghetti in a skillet.
  • Add the spaghetti, salt and generous dose of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine well. Turn off the heat. 
    Shrimp pasta served on a plate.
  • Top the Shrimp Pasta with chopped Italian parsley and serve immediately. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1595mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g