Description
Pasta arrabiata with shrimp is spicy, creamy, and full of flavor—ready in just 30 minutes. Try this one-pot comfort dish tonight!
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is nearly cooked.
4. Add shrimp, heavy cream, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
Start with less red pepper flakes if you’re sensitive to spice.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and should be added at the end.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg