Easy Orecchiette with Shrimp Tomato Sauce

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Recipe intro

This easy orecchiette with shrimp tomato sauce recipe is a delightful combination of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. The dish features tender orecchiette pasta tossed in a rich and tangy tomato sauce, complemented by succulent shrimp. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The orecchiette pasta provides a delightful texture, while the shrimp adds a touch of seafood goodness to the dish.

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Easy orecchiette with shrimp tomato sauce recipe details

Easy orecchiette with shrimp tomato sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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This disc-shaped pasta scoops up bits of delicious, fast-cooking tomato sauce, while shrimp provides protein and healthy omega 3s.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry orecchiette pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 or 4 minutes, until shrimp turns pink and curls.
2. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about five minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
6. For the orecchiette, a good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the orecchiette is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce and toss with the shrimp. Serve!