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May 13, 2025

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This Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp is a simple yet flavor-packed pasta dish that combines juicy shrimp with a luscious tomato cream sauce. Sautéed shrimp are cooked in butter and garlic until perfectly pink, then set aside while cherry tomatoes are blistered and smashed to create the base of the sauce. Tomato paste and heavy cream add depth and richness, while mozzarella and Parmesan melt in for extra creaminess. Tossed with al dente rotini and topped with fresh basil, this dish is light, creamy, and irresistibly delicious.

Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp
Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp
Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp
Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp cover
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Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp

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Milk and 6 other allergens identified

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Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Cook shrimp until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Smash with a spoon.
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Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until deepened in color.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir. Simmer for a few minutes.
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Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil. Stir until melted and smooth.
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Return shrimp to the pan and stir to coat.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to combine and coat evenly.
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Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and basil if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Shrimp Searing Perfection 🍤
    Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming. Use a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet for the best caramelization.
  • Pasta Water Magic 💧
    Always reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining - its starchy consistency is crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the rotini.
  • Cherry Tomato Technique 🍅
    When blistering cherry tomatoes, use high heat and resist stirring too often to develop deep caramelization and create those delicious smashed texture pockets.
  • Cream Sauce Stability 🥄
    Add heavy cream off direct heat and stir continuously to prevent separation, ensuring a smooth and stable sauce that doesn't break or curdle.
  • Layered Cheese Melting 🧀
    Add Parmesan first for deep flavor, then sprinkle mozzarella last to create beautiful melted strings and a glossy finish to your pasta.

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