Easy Shrimp and Basil Pasta

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 454 gPasta
• 454 gShrimp, frozen
• 300 gTomatoes
• 20 gBasil, fresh
• 12 gGarlic cloves
• 45 gOlive oil
• 40 gParmesan cheese
• 5 gSalt
• 2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, grater, lid, serving bowls, skillet, stock pot, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather a large skillet and pasta pot, thaw the frozen shrimp, mince the garlic cloves, chop the tomatoes, tear the fresh basil, and grate the Parmesan cheese. · 5 min

   What to look for: shrimp turn pink and opaque

2. 2
   Sauté shrimp

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic cloves, then add the shrimp and sauté, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. · 5 min

   When it is done: Shrimp should be opaque and reach a safe internal temperature of 63°C / 145°F.

3. 3
   Cook pasta

   Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly and set aside. · 10 min

   What to look for: pasta tender with slight bite

4. 4
   Simmer sauce

   Add the tomatoes and fresh basil to the shrimp, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until the tomatoes release juices, then stir in the cooked pasta to heat through. · 5 min

   What to look for: saucy and gently bubbling

5. 5
   Season and serve

   Season the pasta with salt and black pepper, adjust the pasta amount if the sauce seems dry, then serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese. · 1 min

   What to look for: steaming and glossy finish