A bowl of pasta so creamy, so bursting with flavor, that it feels like a cozy hug on a plate. That’s shrimp scampi pasta for you—fancy enough to impress your dinner guests but easy enough to whip up on a busy weeknight. It’s the perfect blend of succulent shrimp, tender spaghetti, and a creamy sauce that’ll have you swooning with every bite.
So, grab your apron and turn up the kitchen vibes because we’re diving into the ultimate guide to making shrimp scampi pasta. By the time we’re done, you’ll be the pasta aficionado everyone’s asking for dinner invites. Let’s get cooking!
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How To Make Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:
- 1 lbs spaghetti
- 1 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and divined
- 1 pint cherry tomato
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tbsp green pesto
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2. Wash all your produce. Now, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and half the cherry tomatoes.
3. In a large pan, heat olive oil, add diced onions, and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant.
5. Add the peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, or until light pink. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Then add the pesto, and stir until well combined.
7. Add the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for a few more minutes.
8. Then add the diced cherry tomatoes. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
9. Then add the spinach, cook for 3 more minutes, and remove from heat.
10. Mix the cooked spaghetti in the sauce and divide over 4 serving bowls. Top with parmesan cheese.
And there you have it—shrimp scampi pasta that’s as delicious as it is simple to make! With juicy shrimp, creamy sauce, and just the right touch of pesto and Parmesan, this dish is pure comfort in every bite.
Whether you’re cooking for a dinner party or treating yourself to a cozy night in, this recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot.
So, pour yourself a glass of wine, plate up that pasta, and enjoy the fruits of your (minimal) labor. Once you taste it, you’ll see why this dish deserves a regular spot in your dinner rotation. Bon appétit!
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes40
minutes833
kcalA bowl of pasta so creamy, so bursting with flavor, that it feels like a cozy hug on a plate. It’s the perfect blend of succulent shrimp, tender spaghetti, and a creamy sauce that’ll have you swooning with every bite.
Ingredients
1 lbs spaghetti
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and divined
1 pint cherry tomato
4 oz fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1 onion
1 head of garlic
2 tbsp green pesto
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- Wash all your produce. Now, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and half the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil, add diced onions, and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until light pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- Then add the pesto, stir until well combined, and add the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Then add the diced cherry tomatoes. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Then add the spinach, cook for 3 more minutes, and remove from heat.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti in the sauce, divide over 4 serving bowls and top with parmesan cheese.
