Shrimp Penne Arrabiata | Spicy Italian Shrimp Pasta

shrimp

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories and carbs, while chicken is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while mozzarella is typically less expensive.

Marinate the cleaned shrimp with pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Slightly score the base of the tomato and drop the tomato in the boiling water. Leave it for 45 seconds.

Remove the tomato, allow it to cool, and peel off the skin.

In a pot, warm the olive oil, add the garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the garlic has softened and is lightly browned.

Place the peeled tomatoes and the browned garlic into a food processor and crush the tomatoes and garlic.

Pour the tomato mixture into the pot with the olive oil, add the fennel, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the basil.

Heat a tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook the shrimp on each side for 3 minutes and transfer it into the sauce.

Bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Add salt and the penne and cook according to the directions of the package.

Add the strained pasta into the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with basil leaves and parmesan cheese.

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