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    Shrimp and Tomato Pasta - A Family Favorite

    February 28, 2020 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

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    Spaghetti with tomatoes and shrimp

    Here's an easy shrimp and tomato pasta recipe that's made with just a few ingredients, and is something everyone in the family will enjoy.

    Shrimp and tomato pasta in skillet

    Most years we go to the beach with my siblings and their kids and stay in a big beach house. It's a large crew so we keep eating out to a minimum and take turns cooking dinner.

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    Most of the time my husband makes this shrimp and tomato pasta because he's a big fan of pasta and the seafood selection is so fresh and easy to buy at the beach. Often he'll add other seafood such as scallops or clams. 

    He often makes Maryland style steamed shrimp as an appetizer or afternoon snack when we are there.

    Of course, everyone loves it especially my youngest daughter. He also has made this dish for her at home, usually just with shrimp because it's easy to find frozen raw shrimp in the grocery store.

    Raw shrimp on plate

    Just be sure not to use frozen shrimp that has been pre-cooked. Usually, you can find some that are already deveined but they still have the shell and tails on.

    Shrimp Pasta Variations

    • Use different types of pasta. We often use spaghetti but you could use other long pasta such as linguine or angel hair. If you are a big fan of short pasta it would work well in this dish too.
    • Add other seafood. This recipe is using just shrimp but other seafood such as clams, mussels, scallops or lobster would be great additions.
    • Use different types of tomatoes. This recipe is using canned diced tomatoes that are readily available. However, if you have access to good homegrown tomatoes in the summer they would be fabulous in this dish.
    • Richen the sauce. We often use some of the pasta water to make more sauce but you could add in a bit of butter or cream to make this dish a little richer.

     

    Cooking Tip:

    If this pasta dish seems a little dry add some of the pasta water in just after you toss it together. It will make a little extra sauce and the starch from the pasta will help thicken it too.

     

    Skillet with shrimp and tomato pasta

    If you are a fan of shrimp and pasta I think you will love this one. It's easy and you can switch it up a little and make it your own.

     

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    Shrimp pasta with red sauce

     

    Shrimp and tomato pasta in skillet

    Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

    Here's an easy shrimp and tomato pasta recipe that's made with just a few ingredients, and is something everyone in the family will enjoy.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 334 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound spaghetti
    • 1 pound raw shrimp tails cut off peeled and deveined
    • 2 medium cloves garlic crushed
    • 2 tablespoons diced shallots
    • 1 15- ounce can of diced tomatoes
    • 2 tables of olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Cook spaghetti according to the package directions.
    • While the pasta is cooking make the sauce.
    • Saute garlic and shallots in olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
    • Add tomatoes and basil and simmer for 2 minutes
    • Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turns opaque and pink.
    • Toss with pasta.
    • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    You can make this with any type of pasta. Add a little of the pasta water to make a little extra sauce if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 771mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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