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Penne Pasta With Shrimp In Spicy Tomato Sauce

Penne Pasta With Shrimp In Spicy Tomato Sauce prepared dish

This penne pasta with shrimp in spicy tomato sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich, spicy tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it offers a burst of flavor with every bite.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and canned crushed tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, and let it cook for about 10 minutes to thicken.
  6. Add the cooked penne pasta and chopped basil to the skillet, tossing everything together to combine.
  7. Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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