Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Transform your pasta nights with the vibrant flavors of Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce, a rich and creamy dish that brings a touch of coastal Italy to your table. Succulent shrimp are sautéed until tender and paired with a robust tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, red chili flakes, and a splash of white wine for depth. The finishing touch of heavy cream and fresh herbs like parsley and basil creates a luscious, well-balanced sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe offers the perfect blend of spicy, savory, and creamy notes, making it ideal for a weeknight treat or an elegant dinner party. Serve over linguine or fettuccine and watch it become a family favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 fresh basil leaves, torn

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

5. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer for 2 minutes.

6. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Heat for 2 minutes to warm the shrimp.

9. Stir in the fresh parsley and torn basil just before serving.

10. Serve the Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce over your favorite pasta, such as linguine or fettuccine, and garnish with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (430.6g)

Calories		447
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		26.7 g	34%
	Saturated Fat	11.2 g	56%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		260 mg	87%
Sodium		876 mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate		16.4 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	3.4 g	12%
	Total Sugars	9.0 g
Protein		29.7 g	59%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		152 mg	12%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		864 mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 954 cal (56.3%%)

Protein: 476 cal (28.1%%)

Carbs: 263 cal (15.6%%)