Creamy Pasta with Shrimp in Pomodoro Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 ripe tomatoes
• 400 g shrimp (seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika)
• salt (for seasoning the shrimp and to taste)
• black pepper (for seasoning the shrimp and to taste)
• smoked paprika (for seasoning the shrimp)
• 0.5 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 80 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped (salsinha))
• 270 g Fettuccine pasta (or your preferred pasta, precooked)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the 400 g of shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.

2. 2

   Prepare the pomodoro sauce by blending or cooking the 6 ripe tomatoes until you obtain a smooth sauce base.

3. 3

   Finely chop the half onion and the 2 garlic cloves.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and golden.

5. 5

   Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until they change color and are cooked through.

6. 6

   Add the prepared tomato sauce and mix well.

7. 7

   Pour in the 120 ml of heavy cream and stir to create a creamy sauce.

8. 8

   Add the 80 g of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted into the sauce.

9. 9

   Add the 270 g of precooked Fettuccine pasta to the skillet and gently mix to coat it with the sauce.

10. 10

    Finish by sprinkling with the tablespoon of chopped parsley, and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary before serving.

Notes

This recipe uses precooked pasta, so make sure to have it ready before starting the sauce for quick assembly.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• seafood
• pasta
• easy
• creamy
• dinner
• weekend