Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 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

Serving size	1598.6 grams (1598.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1703

Total Fat 109.30g	140%
Saturated Fat 45.00g	225%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 1039mg	346%
Sodium 3915mg	170%
Total Carbohydrate 63.10g	23%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 37.50g
Protein 122.00g	244%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 656mg	50%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 4233mg	90%

*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: 57.1%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 14.6%