Easy Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro Pasta Recipe — Perfect for Valentine's Day

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective alternative with a similar texture.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

Bring a pot of water to boil.

Pour in the heart-shaped pasta and cook according to package instructions.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly.

Add shrimp along with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp start to turn pink.

Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan.

Pour in San Marzano tomatoes.

Add a few tablespoons of butter to the sauce to make it silky smooth.

Add fresh baby spinach to the sauce.

Add parmesan cheese to the sauce for flavor.

Drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the sauce.

Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.

Finish with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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