Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Cream and Shrimp
A creamy tomato pasta with plump shrimp, infused with garlic and a hint of white wine for rich, restaurant-quality flavor. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 30 minutes pairs spaghetti pasta, peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 can (14 oz), drained diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sauté shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and white wine, simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach creamy consistency. Return shrimp to skillet, toss with basil, and stir in Parmesan until melted.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Cream and Shrimp take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Cream and Shrimp?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep spaghetti pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Cream and Shrimp?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Cream and Shrimp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pasta with Garlic-Tomato Cream and Shrimp?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
