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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood
Vegetables
Condiments
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the campanelle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Preparing the Sauce
- 3
Sauté Garlic and Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Capers
Stir in the diced tomatoes and capers. Cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down and create a sauce.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained campanelle pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil. Mix until well combined.
Serving
- 8
Plate and Serve
Serve the campanelle hot, garnished with additional basil if desired. Enjoy your delicious shrimp and tomato pasta!
