Description
A quick and flavorful Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights, featuring succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Once ready, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm up the olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic, sautéing it for about a minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn a delightful pink.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Add the cooked pasta and fresh basil to the skillet, tossing everything together to blend the flavors.
- Serve your dish warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Consider marinating the shrimp in a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic for extra flavor. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg