Spaghetti With Shrimp & Tomato Sauce Recipe
Make Spaghetti With Shrimp & Tomato Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp
Tomato Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water for later use.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Shrimp
- 8
Add Shrimp to Sauce
After the sauce has simmered, add the raw shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 9
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Divide the spaghetti with shrimp and tomato sauce among serving plates.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
