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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.

Course Italian Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Keyword shrimp pasta recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 People
Calories 298 kcal

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

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti al dente, according to package instruction. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Add the spaghetti, salt and generous dose of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine well. Turn off the heat. 
  4. Top the Shrimp Pasta with chopped Italian parsley and serve immediately. 

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Italian Shrimp Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 298 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 1595mg69%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.