Easy and Quick Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 500 g Peeled shrimp (size 21‑25) (Devienned, raw)
• 300 g Fresh pasta (fettuccine) (Fresh, cook al dente)
• 1 Red onion (Finely sliced)
• 250 g Red cherry tomatoes (Cut in half)
• 2 Garlic cloves (Crushed)
• 10 Fresh basil leaves (Coarsely chopped)
• 45 ml Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons, for cooking and sauce)
• 100 ml Thick sour cream (To incorporate at end of cooking)
• 30 g Salt (For pasta water and seasoning)
• to taste Ground black pepper
• 30 g Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional, to sprinkle)

Instructions

1. Prepare water for the pasta

   Fill the large pot with 3 L of water, add 30 g of salt and bring to a boil.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Prepare the vegetables

   Finely slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and crush the garlic cloves.

   Time: PT10M

3. Heat the oil

   Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the pan and heat over medium heat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Sauté the onion

   Add the sliced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until lightly colored.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add the garlic

   Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

6. Cook the shrimp

   Add the shrimp, spread evenly and sauté for 3 minutes, turning regularly.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

7. Add the tomatoes

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cook for 3 minutes until they release their juice.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

8. Add the basil

   Sprinkle the chopped basil and add an extra drizzle of olive oil.

   Time: PT1M

9. Reduce the cream sauce

   Pour in the sour cream, stir and let reduce for 3 minutes until a velvety consistency is reached.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

10. Add cheese (optional)

    Stir in the grated Parmesan and mix for 1 minute until melted.

    Time: PT1M

11. Cook the pasta

    Drop the fresh pasta into the boiling water, cook 8 minutes al dente, then drain.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: boiling

12. Combine pasta and sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the pan, toss for 2 minutes to coat well with sauce.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: medium

13. Plating and serving

    Serve immediately using kitchen tongs for a nice presentation.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

640

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

53 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

1.2 g