Name: Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Shrimp (peeled and deveined), 15–16 pcs; Spaghetti (or pasta of choice), 200 g; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Garlic, 4 cloves (thinly sliced); Red pepper flakes or dried chili, to taste; Onion, 1/2 medium (sliced); Tomato, 1 medium (diced); Tomato sauce, 1/2 cup; Heavy cream (or evaporated milk), 1 cup; Grated cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella), 2 tbsp; Salt & pepper, to taste

Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta

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Course: Japanese

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

A rich yet light pasta dish where the natural sweetness of shrimp meets a creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight cooking with a restaurant-style finish.

Ingredients

Shrimp (peeled and deveined), 15–16 pcs
Spaghetti (or pasta of choice), 200 g
Olive oil, 1 tbsp
Garlic, 4 cloves (thinly sliced)
Red pepper flakes or dried chili, to taste
Onion, 1/2 medium (sliced)
Tomato, 1 medium (diced)
Tomato sauce, 1/2 cup
Heavy cream (or evaporated milk), 1 cup
Grated cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella), 2 tbsp
Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in well-salted water until 1 minute shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and chili, then onion and tomato. Sauté briefly and add shrimp.
When shrimp are almost cooked, add tomato sauce and cream. Bring to a gentle boil, add pasta and cheese, and toss to combine.