Description
A vibrant and easy-to-make Spicy Shrimp Pasta featuring whole wheat noodles, tender shrimp, and crisp vegetables simmered in a flavorful arrabbiata sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine noodles
Vegetables
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 (25-ounce) jar spicy arrabbiata pasta sauce
- 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garnish
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets, red and yellow bell peppers, and kosher salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Shallot and Garlic: Add the minced shallot to the skillet and continue cooking until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the shallot starts to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add Sauce and Shrimp: Pour in the spicy arrabbiata pasta sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook until they turn pink and become opaque, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together gently to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and mix in the shrimp and vegetables.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the whole wheat pasta with gluten-free or regular pasta if preferred.
- If you prefer less spice, use a mild marinara sauce instead of arrabbiata.
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor and creaminess.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh garnish that complements the spicy sauce.
