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Creamy Tomato Shrimp Rotini Pasta

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30min

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4 servings

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This Creamy Tomato Shrimp Rotini Pasta combines tender shrimp and spiral pasta in a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce. The sauce strikes a perfect balance between tangy tomatoes and indulgent cream, while the spiral shape of the rotini perfectly captures the sauce in every bite. Simple to prepare with basic ingredients, this elegant pasta dish creates an impressive meal with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this comforting pasta delivers restaurant-quality flavor that's sure to become a family favorite.

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2 g
4 g
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Ingredients

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1
Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

2
Prepare the shrimp

Peel and devein shrimp if not already done. Pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

3
Prepare the aromatics

Finely dice the onion. Mince the garlic.

4
Cook the shrimp

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.

5
Make the sauce base

Add remaining oil and butter to the same skillet. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6
Add tomatoes

Add canned tomatoes with their juice. Break up tomatoes with a spoon if using whole tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.

7
Add cream

Stir in cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Do not boil.

8
Combine pasta and sauce

Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

9
Add shrimp

Return cooked shrimp to the pan. Gently fold into the pasta and sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.

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Serve

Divide among four plates. Serve immediately.

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