Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spaghetti and Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and fresh cherry tomatoes tossed with spaghetti. This Italian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, 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 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: 15 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 rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque, then remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release juices.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to skillet along with drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Pour in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  6. Step 6: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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