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Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta is a simple and delicious meal that is filled with diced tomatoes, Italian spices and shrimp all topped on a bed of spaghetti.
Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta
My husband and I love pasta dishes. While our personal favorite is classic spaghetti and meatballs this tomato basil shrimp pasta comes in a close second. I wanted to create a dish that was simple for a weeknight dinner. This tomato basil shrimp pasta can be at your dinner table in about 30 minutes and is great served with a toss salad and some Italian bread. The fresh flavors of basil and diced tomatoes is what really makes this dish delicious!
SHRIMP PASTA INGREDIENTS
- DICED TOMATOES– I personally like to use petite diced tomatoes as they are smaller but any can of diced tomatoes will work.
- SHRIMP – shrimp cooks up so quickly which makes this a great under 30 minute meal option. If you can’t buy fresh shrimp in your area you can buy frozen raw shrimp and thaw it by placing in a bowl of running water for a few minutes, before adding to your tomato sauce.
- PARMESAN CHEESE– I love to use freshly grated parmesan cheese over store bought
- PASTA– we love to use spaghetti as our pasta of choice for this meal but any type of pasta will work
HOW TO MAKE TOMATO BASIL SHRIMP PASTA
- Prepare your pasta according to the package.
- In a medium saucepan lightly saute garlic in vegetable oil.
- Add diced tomatoes and basil. Allow to cook down for about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and allow to cook down until your desired “sauce” consistency. A few minutes before finishing add shrimp and parmesan cheese and continue cooking on low until shrimp is heated through and cheese has melted.
- Top with fresh basil and additional grated parmesan cheese.
Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb spaghetti
- 1 TBSP. vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 can, 14 ounce petite diced tomatoes or crushed may be used
- 1/2 TBSP. dried basil, can use fresh as well
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12-24 pieces frozen precooked shrimp
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese additional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta according to the package.
- In a medium saucepan lightly saute garlic in vegetable oil.
- Add diced/crushed tomatoes and basil. Allow to cook down for about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and allow to cook down until your desired "sauce" consistency. A few minutes before finishing add shrimp and parmesan cheese and continue cooking on low until shrimp is heated through and cheese has melted (about 5 minutes)
- Top with fresh basil and additional grated parmesan cheese.
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