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Tomato Cream Rotini with Shrimp
Instructions
1
Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
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.
3
Cook shrimp until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
4
In the same pan, add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Smash with a spoon.
5
Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until deepened in color.
6
Pour in heavy cream and stir. Simmer for a few minutes.
7
Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil. Stir until melted and smooth.
8
Return shrimp to the pan and stir to coat.
9
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to combine and coat evenly.
10
Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and basil if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Blister Cherry Tomatoes First 🍅Cook cherry tomatoes in butter over high heat until their skins burst and caramelize—this concentrates their natural sugars and creates a deeper, more complex flavor base for your sauce.
- Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining; use it to adjust sauce consistency and help emulsify the cream and oil for a silkier, more cohesive coating on each piece of rotini.
- Shrimp Doneness Window ⏱️Remove shrimp the moment they turn pink (about 2-3 minutes per side)—overcooking even by 30 seconds makes them rubbery, so remove them early and let residual heat finish cooking while the sauce simmers.
- Bloom Garlic and Tomato Paste 🧄Toast minced garlic and tomato paste together in butter for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to release their deep umami flavors and eliminate any raw, acidic taste.
- Add Basil at the Last Second 🌿Tear fresh basil and stir it in just before plating—heat quickly destroys its delicate oils and bright flavor, so keeping it off the heat preserves that signature fresh Italian essence.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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