One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta with Shrimp

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A vibrant, 20-minute dish combining al dente pasta, succulent shrimp, and a zesty tomato-basil sauce infused with garlic and olive oil. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (high-protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, shrimp, tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Stir in chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add cooked pasta, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and chopped basil. Toss to coat.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.

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