🍝 Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Garlic-Chili Shrimp

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A silky roasted red pepper sauce coats al dente pasta, topped with garlicky pan-seared shrimp and a touch of chili heat. Comforting, bold, and ready in under an hour.

🧑‍🍳 Overview

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: ~45 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion

📝 Ingredients

For the Pasta:

  • 160g pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • Salt for boiling water

For the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 2 roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

For the Garlic-Chili Shrimp:

  • 200g (7 oz) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon to finish

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.

2. Make the Red Pepper Sauce

  • In a pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  • Blend with roasted red peppers and cream until smooth.
  • Return to pan, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer gently while pasta cooks.

3. Sear the Shrimp

  • Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and chili flakes.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and sear shrimp with garlic for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque and golden. Finish with lemon juice if desired.

4. Combine & Serve

  • Toss cooked pasta with red pepper sauce (add reserved water to loosen if needed).
  • Plate and top with garlic-chili shrimp. Garnish with parsley or grated cheese if desired.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: ~520
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Fat: 24g

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📂 Categories

  • Main Categories: Pasta, Seafood
  • Additional Tags:
    • Mediterranean
    • Shrimp Recipes
    • Creamy Sauces
    • Easy Weeknight Dinners
    • Medium Difficulty
    • Bold Flavors