Angel hair pasta with shrimp and tomato sauce is made with a touch of cream, white wine and a hint of lemon. A quick idea for a weekly dinner!
Angel hair with shrimp
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp in a light Tomato Cream Sauce so light and tasty. The shrimp are cooked with diced canned tomatoes, a touch of cream, white wine and a pinch of lemon. Served with angel hair pasta, this dish is so simple to make and is ready in about 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal. The lemon juice adds a nice touch and complements the shrimp. This is also great on spaghetti squash for a low carb or gluten free meal. See more shrimp recipes here for more ideas.
Angel hair pasta with shrimp in light pink tomato sauce is a delicious and easy to prepare meal, perfect for a cozy evening or to share with friends. I posted this recipe many years ago, you can read the comments and reviews to see what others are saying. I love this dish because it’s quick, made with simple and fresh ingredients!
Ingredients:
- Shrimp: Purchase a pound of peeled and stripped shrimp. If you buy it frozen, defrost it the day before in the refrigerator.
- Extra virgin olive oil for sautéing prawns
- Garlic: Chop three cloves of fresh garlic.
- White wine: Use a quarter cup of the dry white wine you usually drink.
- Diced Tomatoes: Drain a can of diced cherry tomatoes.
- Half and Half (equal parts cream and whole milk) makes the sauce creamy without being too heavy.
- Spices: Dried oregano, salt and fresh black pepper
- Lemon Juice for brightness
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Angel Hair Pasta: Buy wholemeal, gluten-free or high-fiber pasta.
How to make angel hair pasta with shrimp
- Angel Hair Pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions.
- Shrimp: Season the prawns with salt, pepper and oregano. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the prawns and garlic and cook for two minutes on each side.
- Creamy tomato sauce: Add the tomatoes, wine, salt, pepper and cook for a minute. Stir in the half-and-half and then the lemon juice and parsley. Serve over pasta.
Helpful tip
Since this recipe is made so quickly, add the pasta to the boiling water right before the shrimp finish cooking since the angel hair pasta only takes a few minutes to cook.
Serving Tips:
This creamy angel hair pasta pairs well with a crispy green salad and a glass of white wine. Broccolini or spinach would also be great side dishes. Enjoy!
Variations
- Wine Exchange: If you don’t drink wine, replace it with chicken broth. And if you have some wine left over that you won’t drink, you can freeze it in an ice cube tray and save it for another recipe.
- Protein: If you are allergic to shrimp, use diced chicken breasts.
- Vegetables: Add fresh spinach to the pasta.
- Herbs: Sub parsley with basil.
- Pasta Option: This tomato cream sauce is also excellent pumpkin spaghetti for a low-carb or gluten-free meal.
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Product: 4 portions
Portion: 1 1/2 cups
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In a large pot, boil the water with the salt for the pasta. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions.
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Meanwhile, season the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon each salt, black pepper, and oregano.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, when it is hot add the prawns and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
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Add the tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper and cook for another minute.
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Remove from heat and stir in half-and-half. Add the lemon juice and parsley and serve over the pasta.
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Divide equally among 4 plates or shallow bowls.
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Serve: 1 1/2 cups, Calories: 377 kcal, Carbohydrates: 48 G, Protein: 30 G, Fat: 7 G, Cholesterol: 85 mg, Sodium: 450 mg, Fiber: 5 G, Sugar: 6 G
