Creamy Fire-Roasted Tomato & Pesto Shrimp Capellini

Health score
3%
Creamy Fire-Roasted Tomato & Pesto Shrimp Capellini
25 min.
6
472kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Creamy Fire-Roasted Tomato & Pesto Shrimp Capellini, a dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and vibrant ingredients. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also serves up to six people, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends.

The star of this dish is the succulent shrimp, sautéed to perfection and combined with a luscious sauce made from fire-roasted tomatoes, creamy whipping cream, and aromatic basil pesto. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory and creamy, with a hint of freshness from the basil garnish. The angel hair pasta, or capellini, serves as the perfect canvas, allowing the sauce to cling beautifully, ensuring that every forkful is packed with flavor.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course, a delightful side dish, or a light lunch option, this recipe checks all the boxes. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!

Ingredients

  • oz angel hair pasta uncooked (capellini)
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • lb shrimp frozen thawed deveined uncooked peeled
  • teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced fire roasted organic undrained canned
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto refrigerated
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • tablespoons parmesan shredded grated
  • serving basil fresh

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink.
  4. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  5. Place tomatoes, whipping cream, pesto and salt in skillet; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp.
  7. Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss gently to coat.
  8. Place on individual plates.
  9. Sprinkle each with cheese.
  10. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein20.69%
Fat50.26%
Carbs29.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.17
Glycemic Load
11.44
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.329130514808%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:471.99kcal
23.6%
Fat:26.32g
40.49%
Saturated Fat:12.76g
79.77%
Carbohydrates:34.22g
11.41%
Net Carbohydrates:32.14g
11.69%
Sugar:4.17g
4.64%
Cholesterol:175.43mg
58.48%
Sodium:673.76mg
29.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.38g
48.76%
Selenium:26.05µg
37.21%
Phosphorus:287.81mg
28.78%
Vitamin A:1359.62IU
27.19%
Copper:0.41mg
20.69%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.29%
Calcium:192.28mg
19.23%
Magnesium:51.26mg
12.81%
Zinc:1.77mg
11.8%
Potassium:321.44mg
9.18%
Fiber:2.08g
8.33%
Iron:1.47mg
8.15%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.79%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.04%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.78%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.42%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.28%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.89%
Vitamin K:2.96µg
2.82%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.73%
Folate:8.8µg
2.2%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.99%
Vitamin C:1.63mg
1.97%