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a plate of pasta linguini freshly made at home

Shrimp Liguine

This easy shrimp pasta recipe looks and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant, but it’s ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients and steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box linguine pasta 500g
  • 400 g shrimps
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 750 ml marinara sauce
  • 2 Tbsp câpres (Optional)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Basil (I use fresh)
  • Parsley (I use fresh)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the linguine according to the box instructions until al dente. Keep 1/2 cup of pasta water aside for later before draining.
  • While your pasta is cooking, Rinse and clean the shrimp.
  • In a large pan, cook chopped onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until they start to become soft and golden.
    Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you are using any). Mix everything and cook for another minute.
    making shrimp pasta including cooking onions and garlic
  • Add the shrimp and capers. Stir and cook for 1 minute, just until shrimp begin to turn pink.
    Pour in the marinara sauce, then add chopped basil and parsley. Mix everything well and let it come to a boil.
    Add the cooked linguine and the reserved pasta water to the pan. Toss everything together. Enjoy!
    making shrimp pasta including adding shrimps tomato sauce and pasta

Notes

  • Nutrition info is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portions. For the most accurate details, consider using a nutrition tool or checking our full Nutrition Information Disclaimer.

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 28gFat: 9.5g
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