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Creamy Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta

Author: Our Tasty Kitchen
This Creamy Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta is an easy recipe that can be ready and on the table in under 1 hour! Rich, flavourful and so delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp cooked and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ~ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine or broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt more to taste if needed
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • linguine noodles
  • fresh parmesan for garnish
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a pan on low-medium heat melt the butter with the olive oil, and sauté the onions and garlic until soft.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, fresh basil, tomatoes (with the juice), tomato paste, lemon juice, white wine and salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the liquid is reduced to half.
  • While the tomato mixture is simmering, in a separate pot boil the noodles according to the package directions.
  • Once the tomato mixture is done simmering, add the shrimp, and cook until the shrimp have warmed through, just a few minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese then simmer for a few more minutes, until everything is warmed through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Serve over the cooked pasta and enjoy!
Keyword creamy tomato basil shrimp, shrimp pasta, tomato basil shrimp pasta
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