Garlic Butter Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp Recipe
This Garlic Butter Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp is a light and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta dish combining tender shrimp, fresh tomato sauce, garlic, and fragrant basil. The delicate capellini noodles are topped with a rich garlic butter pomodoro sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese for a delicious, easy-to-make dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb. large shrimp
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for the pan
Pomodoro Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut or torn into small pieces
- Salt, to taste
Pasta & Garnish
- 8 ounces DeLallo capellini
- Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a swish of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Pomodoro Sauce: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the diced or halved tomatoes and broth, then simmer for about 10 minutes. The tomatoes will break down and the sauce will begin to thicken.
- Cook the Capellini: While the sauce simmers, cook the capellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Sauce and Shrimp: Once the tomato sauce has thickened, stir in the butter and fresh basil. Continue to cook on low heat if you want the sauce thicker. Season with salt to taste. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet to warm through.
- Serve: Plate the cooked capellini and spoon the shrimp pomodoro sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy your delicious Garlic Butter Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe tomatoes for the best flavor in the pomodoro sauce.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- You can substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken if preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Fresh basil is preferred, but you can substitute with dried basil if fresh is unavailable.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Capellini, Pomodoro Sauce, Shrimp Pasta, Italian Pasta, Easy Dinner, Capellini Pomodoro, Seafood Pasta
