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Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Shrimp Pasta Recipe)

Juicy shrimp, a rich tomato cream sauce, and perfectly coated pasta all come together in about 20 minutes. It’s simple, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword korean pasta, shrimp pasta, tomato cream pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Large shrimps, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 120 g your favorite pasta
  • 1/2 cup Pasta water
  • 1 Tomato diced
  • 1/2 can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tbsp Cream cheese

Instructions

  • Cook Pasta
    Boil 120 g pasta, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  • Prepare aromatics
    Dice and slice tomatoes, onions and garlic.
  • Cook Shrimps:
    Heat your pan on medium heat with oil. Add shrimps to pan and season with with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked. Set aside.
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  • Toss in Rest of the Ingredients:
    Add tomatoes, onions and garlic to pan. Saute for 3-4 minutes then add crushed tomatoes and cream cheese. Mix well until smooth
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  • Finishing:
    Add pasta water, pasta and shrimps. Simmer for 30 seconds until thickened. Toss well to ensure pasta is evenly coated.
  • Serve:
    Garnish with parsley and cheese (optional). Serve and enjoy!
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