Spaghetti Garlic Tomato Shrimp (Printer-Friendly)
Tender shrimp, garlic, and tomato combine with spaghetti for a vibrant, flavorful Italian-inspired dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
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8.8 oz spaghetti
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Salt for boiling water
→ Shrimp Sauce
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10.6 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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Salt to taste
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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1/4 cup reserved pasta water
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1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until just al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and paprika, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with black pepper, paprika, salt, and optional sugar. Add a splash of reserved pasta water and simmer until sauce thickens, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
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Add drained spaghetti directly into the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat each strand evenly. Stir in butter if using, mixing until the sauce develops a glossy finish.
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Return cooked shrimp to the pan and fold gently just until warmed through. Plate immediately and finish with an extra dusting of cracked black pepper.
# Helpful Hints:
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Reserve pasta water to help emulsify and bind the sauce to the noodles for a silky texture.
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Avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain a tender, juicy bite.
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Adjust seasoning after combining ingredients to balance acidity and spice.