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

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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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Yields: 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!