Creamy Tomato & Basil Shrimp Pasta

By Jo-Anna Rooney 
on March 2nd, 2015
In: Recipes

Hi there, it’s Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life back again to share another recipe with you!  After my Vanilla Cake recipe, I thought it would be a great idea to share a simple and hearty dinner dish.  So I made Creamy Tomato & Basil Shrimp Pasta, and I don’t regret it one bit.

Creamy Tomato & Basil Shrimp Pasta — The sauce, it's so delicious. You just can't go wrong with the combination of basil, tomatoes, garlic, wine, and cream all tossed with shrimp and spaghetti noodles. #recipe

Ok, let’s just talk about this dish for a minute.  The sauce, it’s so delicious. You just can’t go wrong with the combination of basil, tomatoes, garlic, wine, and cream all tossed with shrimp and spaghetti noodles.  Oh my.  I could eat this once a week.

Creamy Tomato & Basil Shrimp Pasta — The sauce, it's so delicious. You just can't go wrong with the combination of basil, tomatoes, garlic, wine, and cream all tossed with shrimp and spaghetti noodles. #recipe

I wish you could experience just how good it smells in here.  I guess you’ll just have to make it to find out!  I promise you won’t regret it!

Creamy Tomato & Basil Shrimp Pasta — The sauce, it's so delicious. You just can't go wrong with the combination of basil, tomatoes, garlic, wine, and cream all tossed with shrimp and spaghetti noodles. #recipe

And doesn’t it look fancy?  But here’s a little secret…it’s so easy to make.  In fact, you can have it on your table in an hour.  This is weeknight fancy without the fuss!

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Creamy Tomato & Basil Shrimp Pasta
 
 
 
 
Serves: 4 - 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp (cooked and deveined)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup white wine (Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • spaghetti noodles
  • fresh parmesan for garnish
  • fresh basil for garnish
 
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil, and saute the onions and garlic until soft.
  2. Add the red pepper flakes, fresh basil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, chopped tomatoes, white wine and salt & pepper.
  3. Cook until the liquid is reduced to half.
  4. While the tomato mixture is simmering, boil the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions.
  5. Once the tomato mixture is done simmering, add the shrimp, and cook until the shrimp have warmed through, just a few minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Toss the tomato and shrimp sauce with spaghetti noodles.
  8. Garnish with fresh parmesan and fresh basil.
 
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So dish up some pasta deliciousness and pour yourself a glass of Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay and enjoy!

Have a delicious day,
Jo-Anna

Credits:  Recipe & Photography: Jo-Anna Rooney of A Pretty Life