One-Pot Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta

Creamy tomato-basil sauce enveloping tender shrimp and spaghetti, all cooked in a single pot for minimal cleanup.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in crushed tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add drained spaghetti to skillet, tossing until coated in sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top.