Garlic Butter Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp Recipe
This Garlic Butter Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp is a light yet flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender large shrimp sautéed in olive oil, combined with a fresh tomato and garlic butter sauce, tossed with delicate capellini pasta and finished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it balances bright and savory flavors with an easy stovetop preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb. large shrimp
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for the pan
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
- 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut or torn into small pieces
- Salt, to taste
Pasta and Garnish
- 8 ounces DeLallo capellini
- Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a swirl of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Pomodoro Sauce: In the same pan, add a little more olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the diced or halved fresh tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Simmer the mixture for approximately 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.
- Cook the Capellini: Meanwhile, cook the capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Sauce and Finish: To the thickened tomato sauce, stir in the butter and fresh basil leaves until melted and incorporated. If the sauce needs further thickening, let it simmer a little longer on low heat. Season the sauce with salt to taste. Return the cooked shrimp to the sauce and briefly warm through.
- Serve: Plate the cooked capellini and top with the garlic butter pomodoro shrimp sauce. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for a bright, flavorful sauce. Cherry tomatoes provide a sweeter taste and faster cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it a little longer before adding the butter and basil.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the shrimp and use vegetable broth.
- Reserve a bit of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed when mixing with the pasta.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Capellini Pasta, Pomodoro Sauce, Easy Italian Dinner, Quick Shrimp Pasta
