Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes
With a little kick from red pepper flakes and loaded with shrimp, Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes gives your original spaghetti a quick makeover.
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spicy Shrimp Pasta, Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke-iambaker.net
SHRIMP
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds frozen cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined and tail off (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces angel hair spaghetti noodles, cooked to package directions
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, for serving
SHRIMP
Lay out thawed shrimp out on work surface and season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp for two minutes on one side. Flip, cooking for an additional two minutes on the other side.
Remove shrimp from pan, tent with foil to keep warm.
PASTA
In the same pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Allow the garlic to sizzle for about 1 minute (do not overcook).
Add chicken stock and tomatoes to the pan. Cook until it simmers.
Cover the pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Allow the dish to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high for 8-10 minutes (or until the sauce thickens), stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp and the cooked noodles and toss to coat.
Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve.
Calories: 283kcal