Comfort in a Bowl: Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Looking for a weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy but comes together with ease? This Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta hits all the right notes: shrimp, pasta, and a rich tomato cream sauce balanced with spinach, garlic, and fresh basil. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is perfect for busy nights or casual entertaining. Serve it with a glass of white wine, and you’ve got comfort food with a touch of elegance.

Shrimp Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Easy Creamy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

A creamy tomato shrimp pasta made with juicy shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and basil in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, simple, flavorful, and perfect for any night of the week.

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Total Time:35 minutes mins

Yields: 4 people

Ingredients

Pasta

• 1 box pasta of choice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese divided
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Handful fresh Basil chopped
• 1 1/2 cup cooking cream
• 1 garlic clove chopped
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional

Shrimp

• 1 lb raw shrimp buy frozen peeled, and deveined shrimp
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
• While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp olive oil and chopped garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add sliced cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
• Pour in cooking cream and half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
• Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
• Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
• Return shrimp to the pan and toss everything together until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

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