Pasta with shrimps in a creamy tomato sauce
6 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with shrimp in creamy tomato sauce is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with a rich creamy texture and a slight tang from tomatoes. The origins of this recipe trace back to the sunny coasts of Italy, where fresh seafood forms the basis of many traditional dishes. The combination of garlic, herbs, and olive oil enhances the aroma of the shrimp, while red pepper adds spiciness. The creamy sauce gently envelops the pasta, creating a harmony of flavors, and grated hard cheese adds sophistication to the dish. It is an ideal choice for a romantic dinner or a cozy family gathering, highlighting the simplicity and elegance of Mediterranean cuisine.
1
Thaw the shrimp, rinse under running water. Place in a deep pan heated with olive oil, and simmer covered for 6-7 minutes.
- Shrimps: 500 g
- Olive oil: to taste
2
Put water to boil for pasta.
3
Cut the tomatoes in half and grate them on a coarse grater, discarding the skins. Add the tomatoes to the shrimp. Salt the sauce, sprinkle with pepper, squeeze garlic through a press, and mix.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 4 cloves
4
Cook the shrimp with tomatoes for another 3-4 minutes
5
Add cream to the shrimp, taste the sauce for salt, and add more if needed.
- Cream 20%: 220 g
- Salt: to taste
6
Add finely chopped greens, simmer for another 2 minutes, then turn off.
- Green: to taste
7
Add the cooked pasta to the shrimp and sauce in the pan, and mix.
- Pasta: 350 g
8
Serve the dish hot, sprinkled with grated cheese.
- Hard cheese: to taste