"Pasta is a great weeknight dinner option for the whole family. Since it’s so quick to put together. Made with ingredients you probably already have; garlic, tomato, and lemon."
Shrimp Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce
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Cook time: 45mins
Serves or Makes: 5
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ingredients
- 1/2 pound angel hair pasta
- 3 tablespon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 30 raw shrimp
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 3 garlic, cloves
- 1 basil, chopped
- 1 pinch salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
Method
Step 1
Cook pasta according to the package or just bring to a boil about 6 cups of water in a medium pot, with a teaspoon of salt. Add the pasta to the boiled water and cook until pasta is completely ready- al dente. Drain.
Step 2
Clean 30 raw shrimp and take off the tails (optional). Toss with 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive and juice from a lemon.
Step 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, add shrimp and saute each side for 2 minutes, or until cooked. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set it aside.
Step 4
In the same pan add 1 large diced tomato, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 chopped basil leaf with a pinch of salt and pepper; saute for 3 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Reduce heat, and add shrimp and pasta back into the skillet. Give it a gentle toss and serve. Garnish with extra fresh basil (optional).
Step 6
Nutritional facts are calculated with Angel Hair pasta, another kind of pasta the nutritional facts may be different.