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Spicy Shrimp Pasta

Spicy Shrimp Pasta in 30 Minutes: A Flavorful Delight

Enjoy Spicy Shrimp Pasta, a flavorful delight ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Whole Wheat Spaghetti can substitute with linguine or fettuccine
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Broccoli can swap for zucchini or spinach
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper can use red or orange peppers
  • 1 medium Shallot replace with a small onion if needed
  • 4 cloves Garlic or use garlic powder
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil can use a neutral oil if needed
  • 1 jar Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce or another spicy tomato sauce
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Raw Large Shrimp thaw frozen shrimp if needed
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley can substitute with basil or omit
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan optional or use nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve half a cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped broccoli and bell pepper for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Add minced shallots and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in spicy arrabbiata sauce, stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add raw shrimp, stirring to coat in sauce, and simmer for about 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with the skillet mixture, tossing gently and adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Plate the pasta and garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, cook shrimp until they turn from gray to pink for safety and texture. Customize spice levels and vegetable types as preferred.

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