Pasta With Shrimp & Tomato Caper Sauce
Recipe: #24703
August 14, 2016
"Budget friendly meal! You can omit the shrimp and add feta cheese to reduce the cost even more. :) If you don't like capers, sub chopped kalamata olives to add the salty taste."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (414.9 g)
- Calories 342.8
- Total Fat - 5.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.8 g
- Cholesterol - 107.1 mg
- Sodium - 759.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 57.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 9.5 g
- Sugars - 6.9 g
- Protein - 18.5 g
- Calcium - 86.5 mg
- Iron - 1.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 35.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Step 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from the pan.
Step 3
Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil; swirl to coat. Add zucchini and onion; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add salt, red pepper, and tomatoes; lightly mash tomatoes with a potato masher. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 8 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in broth; return to a simmer. Stir in pasta, shrimp and capers; toss to coat. Remove pan from heat; top with basil. Serve immediately.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Be sure to buy peeled and deveined shrimp to save time.
- Fresh basil leaves add a nice flavor to the dish, but dried basil can be used as a substitute.
- Substitute spaghetti for linguine pasta. This will give the dish a more traditional Italian feel and will give the dish more texture.
- Substitute chopped olives for the capers. This will add a salty, briny flavor to the dish without having to buy capers, which can be expensive.
Pasta With Feta & Tomato Caper Sauce Omit the shrimp and add 1/2 cup feta cheese to the pan with the zucchini and onion; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add salt, red pepper, and tomatoes; lightly mash tomatoes with a potato masher. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 8 minutes. Stir in broth; return to a simmer. Stir in pasta and capers; toss to coat. Remove pan from heat; top with basil and feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Garlic Bread: A classic side to any pasta dish, garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to this shrimp and tomato caper sauce. The garlic and butter flavors are a great way to bring out the flavors in the sauce.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes: Crispy roasted potatoes are a great side dish to serve with this shrimp and tomato caper sauce. The potatoes are roasted until they are golden and crispy, and the flavor will complement the shrimp and the tomato sauce perfectly. The potatoes provide a nice crunchy texture that will contrast nicely with the softer shrimp and sauce.
FAQ
Q: Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use any type of pasta you prefer for this recipe. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time according to the instructions on the package.
Q: Can I use a different type of cheese for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use any type of cheese you prefer for this recipe. Just make sure to adjust the amount of cheese according to your taste preferences.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The capers used in this recipe are a popular condiment in Mediterranean cuisine, and were even used by the ancient Greeks as a seasoning and a pickling agent.
Fun Fact 2: The Italian actress Sophia Loren was known for her love of pasta, and famously said, "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti."