One-Pan Garlic Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Pasta

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A vibrant weeknight dinner where plump shrimp and sweet tomatoes mingle with garlicky pasta in a single skillet. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 2 minutes until tomatoes soften slightly.
  4. Step 4: Return 4 oz cooked shrimp to the skillet with the drained spaghetti, adding 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss for 1 minute until heated through, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.

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