You can have this creamy Shrimp Pasta on the table in just 10 minutes. This is my go-to recipe for a restaurant-quality meal that’s light, high in protein, and incredibly satisfying.
This is the perfect healthy dinner for busy nights! It’s the authentic Italian way to get that rich texture using fresh ingredients and simple techniques with no heavy cream needed. Whether you need a fast weeknight dinner or a healthy, high-protein meal the whole family will love, this brings the flavors of Southern Italy straight to your kitchen.
Save this one for the next time you need a quick 10-minute meal!
Ingredients:
1 lb Shrimp, chopped
1 lb Orecchiette pasta, fresh if available
1 lb Cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 Chili pepper, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1 knob of Butter
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette until al dente.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and add the smashed garlic and chili pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to blister and break down into a rustic sauce and add in the tomato paste.
4. Add the chopped shrimp and season with salt. Let everything simmer for a minute so the flavors meld.
5. Add the pasta directly into the pan with a splash of starchy pasta water and stir vigorously.
6. Turn off the heat, stir in a knob of butter for that velvety finish, and top with fresh parsley.
⭐ Video Chapters
0:00 Why I never order Shrimp Pasta in the US
0:33 Ingredients for the perfect 10-minute dinner
1:33 Prepping the aromatics and shrimp
4:27 Sautéing the garlic and chili pepper
5:21 Cooking the tomatoes into a flavorful sauce
6:31 Adding in tomato paste and shrimp
7:33 Combining with the pasta and pasta water
8:40 The creamy finish: butter and parsley
9:14 Plating the pasta and topping off with lemon zest
9:56 Giovanni
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ One Pan: Save yourself the cleanup! All comes together in one pan for a stress-free dinner.
✅ High Protein: This meal is incredibly healthy, filling, and actually keeps you full.
✅ 10-Minute Meal: It’s faster than ordering takeout and tastes way better.
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