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How to Make Shrimp Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp spaghetti with tomato sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the succulent taste of shrimp with the tangy richness of a homemade tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and is sure to become a family favorite in no time. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion or just craving a comforting and satisfying meal, this dish is an excellent choice.

Shrimp spaghetti with tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and perfect for a w...

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Ingredients

  • 20 large shrimp, deveined with shell and head left on
  • 4 tomatoes, or more to taste
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, sliced, or more to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ⅝ pounds spaghetti (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Peel shrimp and place skin, heads, and tails into a large saucepan. Fill pan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine tomatoes and 1/2 the parsley in a blender; puree until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and chile pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour pureed tomato mixture into the pan with the peppers. Add water, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well; add paprika. Let sauce simmer on low to medium heat until juices have reduced.
  • Strain shrimp shells from the water. Bring water back to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the rest.
  • In the meantime, add shrimp to the tomato sauce. Add the reserved water, stir well, and cook until shrimp is pink, about 3 minutes. Plate spaghetti and spoon the sauce on top; garnish with the remaining parsley.

    • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 78g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 642mg

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    Pasta recipes
    Seafood recipes
    Italian recipes
    Tomato recipes
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