Description
Succulent shrimp pasta with creamy tomato white wine sauce brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to home kitchens. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, offering restaurant-quality elegance that draws diners closer with each delectable forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta and Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) tomato sauce
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente according to package instructions, then drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and fiery red pepper flakes; sauté briefly until aromatic.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking until translucent and coral-pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side; transfer to a separate plate.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping accumulated flavor fragments from the pan’s surface, and allow to reduce for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, and heavy cream, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Reintroduce the seared shrimp into the luxurious sauce, ensuring thorough coating.
- Fold the reserved pasta into the creamy tomato sauce, guaranteeing each strand is lavishly enrobed.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and delicate Parmesan cheese shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh shrimp without discoloration or strong fishy smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Keep shrimp cooking time short to prevent rubbery, tough protein that becomes chewy and unpleasant.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for balanced acidity that enhances sauce complexity.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie sauce option.
- Replace shrimp with grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for vegetarian and alternative protein variations.
- Fresh parsley adds bright color and herbaceous flavor, but can be optional if unavailable.
- Quickly toss pasta in sauce to prevent overcooking and maintain ideal al dente texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg