Pasta with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes in Cream Sauce

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Sometimes, in just half an hour, you can prepare a dinner that looks like it was served in a fine restaurant. The creamy sauce pairs perfectly with shrimp, while cherry tomatoes add a pleasant freshness and a slight tang. This pasta turns out tender, satisfying, and very aromatic all at once! We share a tried-and-true recipe!

Prep time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 300 g pasta;
• 450 g peeled shrimp;
• 250 ml cream (20% fat);
• 150 g cherry tomatoes;
• 40 g Parmesan cheese;
• 3 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley;
• 30 g butter;
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Cook the pasta almost al dente according to package instructions. Drain the water, but reserve a few tablespoons of the pasta water.
2. Finely chop the garlic and sauté it for 30 seconds in a heated pan with butter. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add halved cherry tomatoes, cream, grated Parmesan, salt, ground black pepper, and dried basil. Cook the sauce for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Transfer the pasta to the pan with the cream sauce and shrimp, and gently mix. If necessary, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
5. Cook the dish for another 1-2 minutes and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.