Description
Spaghetti with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato White Wine Sauce elevates weeknight dining with Mediterranean elegance. Quick Italian-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering restaurant-quality flavor you’ll savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant and golden.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and develop a slight golden edge.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, maintaining their warmth.
- Pour white wine into the same skillet, allowing it to bubble and reduce, scraping up any caramelized bits from the pan’s bottom.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes, simmering the mixture for 4-5 minutes to concentrate flavors and develop depth.
- Gently blend heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until the consistency becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Reintroduce the seared shrimp to the sauce, then fold in the prepared pasta, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil or parsley, serving immediately to preserve the sauce’s creamy texture and vibrant temperature.
Notes
- Swap white wine with chicken broth or pasta water for an alcohol-free version that maintains rich flavor complexity.
- Choose medium or large shrimp for best texture, ensuring they’re deveined and patted dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture.
- Control spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with less and add gradually for personalized heat intensity.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother melting and more robust cheese flavor compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg