Pasta in creamy garlic sauce with shrimps and sweet peppers
2 servings
25 minutes
Pasta in creamy garlic sauce with shrimp and sweet pepper is an exquisite dish that combines the tenderness of seafood, the velvety texture of the creamy sauce, and the aroma of fresh herbs. This recipe is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, where pasta serves as the perfect base for rich flavor combinations. A light hint of lemon enhances the freshness of the shrimp, while sweet pepper adds a soft sweetness and a slight crunch. Parmesan gives a rich, salty flavor, and basil and parsley refresh the composition. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy family evening. The wonderful combination of textures and aromas makes it a true gastronomic delight, while its simplicity in preparation allows you to enjoy culinary magic without extra hassle.
1
Cut the sweet pepper into thin strips. Fry in olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 0.5 piece
- Olive oil: to taste
2
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
3
Season the shrimp with lemon juice. Place in a pan and fry for just 30 seconds.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Pasta: 150 g
4
Pour in the cream. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.
- Single cream 10% fat: 250 ml
5
Add finely chopped greens to the sauce. Season with pepper and salt. Let the sauce simmer for a couple more minutes to reduce slightly.
- Basil: 0.5 bunch
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
6
Mix in the parmesan.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 50 g
7
Cook the pasta in a large amount of salted boiling water until al dente. You can use any pasta you like; I have spaghetti with cuttlefish ink.
- Pasta: 150 g
8
Transfer to the pan and mix with the sauce.
- Pasta: 150 g
9
Sprinkle with olive oil. Top with fresh herbs.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Basil: 0.5 bunch
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
