Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce
A light yet satisfying pasta dish combining lean shrimp and a creamy tomato sauce to support hormonal balance and energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kristy + Lila
Kristy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Prep cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Cook angel hair pasta according to package…
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Cook angel hair pasta according to package…
Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Look for: al dente
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Heat olive oil over medium heat
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Look for: fragrant
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Add shrimp to the skillet
Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Look for: pink and opaque
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Add crushed tomatoes
In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Stir in the cream and cook for…
Stir in the cream and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce is creamy and heated through.
Look for: sauce is creamy and heated through
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Return shrimp to the skillet and toss…
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
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Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp…
Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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