One-Pot Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Linguine
A quick one-pot meal featuring tender shrimp simmered with garlic and crushed tomatoes, tossed with linguine for a spicy, comforting dinner. This one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine pasta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 440 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 14 oz can peeled crushed tomatoes
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large deep skillet or saucepan, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 14 oz can peeled crushed tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, and 1 tsp salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Step 3: Break 8 oz linguine pasta in half and stir into the simmering tomato broth, making sure pasta is submerged. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: After 8 minutes, add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp on top of the pasta, cover again and cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and pasta is tender.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese until creamy. Serve immediately.









