Burst Cherry Tomato and Shrimp Pasta Dairy Free Recipe
A quick, flavorful dairy-free pasta dish featuring bursting cherry tomatoes and succulent shrimp, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces long gluten free pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Generous pinch chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup vegetable, chicken, or seafood broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped plus more for garnish
Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, add cherry tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; cook 10 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Add tomato paste, cook 1-2 minutes, then pour in broth and lemon juice; simmer 3-4 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cook 2-3 minutes until opaque, then stir in pasta and parsley; toss to combine, adding reserved water if needed.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.