Description
Indulge in a delightful blend of flavors with this Tomato Zucchini Shrimp Pasta recipe. This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp, tender zucchini, and burst cherry tomatoes tossed with pasta in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as linguine or spaghetti)
Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Vegetables:
- 1 small zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and sauté until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté until tender. Add cooked pasta, reserved water, and Italian seasoning. Heat through.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together.
- Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use spiralized zucchini noodles or a mix of pasta and zoodles.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
