Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta
This tomato basil shrimp pasta is a beautifully simple yet delicious dish that is on the table in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights and the whole family.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and tails removed
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti to al dente in heavily salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add white wine and simmer everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, submerge them in the sauce and simmer until the shrimp are opaque, flipping once.
- Add cooked spaghetti and basil and toss to coat the spaghetti in the sauce.
- Garnish with extra basil and parmesan cheese, if desired.