Description
This easy one-pot shrimp pasta recipe delivers a flavorful meal with minimal cleanup. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, combining tender shrimp, pasta, and a rich sauce all cooked in a single pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti, broken in half
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pot and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the broken linguine or spaghetti to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pot. Stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious one-pot shrimp pasta!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- If you prefer a creamier sauce, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.
- Feel free to substitute other types of pasta like penne or rotini, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg