📝 Description
Spaghetti with Shrimp in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a comforting seafood pasta made with juicy shrimp tossed in a silky tomato cream sauce infused with garlic and herbs.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Sweet tender shrimp, rich creamy tomato sauce, garlic aroma, and perfectly coated spaghetti. Savory, slightly tangy, creamy, and deeply satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
300 g spaghetti 🍝
300 g shrimp, peeled 🦐
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 small onion, diced 🧅
1 cup crushed tomatoes 🍅
½–¾ cup heavy cream 🥛
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp chili flakes (optional) 🌶️
Fresh parsley or basil 🌿
Parmesan cheese (optional) 🧀
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🍝 Cook pasta
Boil spaghetti until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water.
2. 🦐 Cook shrimp
Season shrimp lightly and sauté in olive oil until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. 🧄 Build flavor base
In the same pan, cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
4. 🍅 Make tomato sauce
Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
5. 🥛 Add cream
Stir in heavy cream until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
6. 🦐 Combine
Return shrimp to the sauce and mix well.
7. 🍝 Toss pasta
Add spaghetti and a splash of pasta water. Toss until fully coated.
8. 🍽️ Serve
Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 620 | Protein: 38g | Servings: 4
