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Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce, is a full tasty meal ready in about 30 minutes, and your entire family will love it and ask for more.
Bucatini also known as perciatelli is a thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole running through the center. It is common throughout Lazio, particularly in Rome.
Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce is a delectable pasta dish that seamlessly blends the rich flavors of shrimp, tomato, and cream, creating a harmonious food experience. Rooted in the esteemed traditions of Italian cuisine, this dish represents a marriage of coastal influences and pasta-centric culinary heritage.
The origins of Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce are somewhat elusive, reflecting a fusion of diverse culinary traditions over time. Italian cuisine, renowned for its mastery of pasta and tomato-based sauces, serves as the cornerstone of this dish. The coastal regions of Italy, where seafood reigns supreme, undoubtedly contributed to the inclusion of succulent shrimp in the recipe.
The incorporation of cream into the tomato sauce elevates the dish, infusing it with a luxurious silkiness and depth of flavor. Cream-based sauces have long been cherished in European culinary circles, echoing both French and Italian gastronomic traditions.
While the precise origin of Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce remains puzzling, its popularity has transcended borders, captivating palates in restaurants and home kitchens worldwide. Its allure lies in the perfect harmony of flavors, the savory essence of shrimp intertwined with the hearty bucatini pasta and the velvety tomato cream sauce.
Preparing Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce typically involves cooking the bucatini pasta to al dente perfection, then sautéing plump shrimp in olive oil with garlic, herbs, and perhaps a splash of white wine to enhance the complexity of flavors. Meanwhile, a luscious tomato-based sauce is crafted using diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cream, and a medley of aromatic seasonings such as basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. The cooked pasta and shrimp are then gently folded into the velvety sauce, creating a symphony of textures and tastes.
Garnished with a flourish of fresh herbs like parsley or basil and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce embodies the epitome of culinary indulgence. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to transport diners to the sun-kissed shores of Italy, evoking memories of seaside feasts and shared moments of culinary delight.
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Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Pasta and Noocles
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Try this Shrimp Bucatini in Tomato Cream Sauce This heavenly pasta dish is loaded with succulent shrimp, and perfectly cooked Bucatini pasta, and coated in our mouth-watering tomato cream sauce. It’s a foodie delight you don’t want to miss so get going and get on board for an Italian adventure.
Ingredients
- 300–400g Shrimp
- 3–4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cup Cream
- 1 cup Puréed Tomatoes
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock (approx.)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2–3 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Box Bucatini pasta (boiled)
- 1/3 cup Oil (approx.)
- Chopped Parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large pan.
- Cook onion and garlic till softened.
- Add in the tomatoes, seasonings, and spices.
- Cook for about 5-8 minutes.
- Pour in the cream, then add the shrimp and gently poach in the sauce until it turns pink.
- Pour in enough stock to loosen the sauce.
- Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.
- Serve, garnish, and enjoy
Cook’s note: Made with my choice of pasta and I prefer to use peeled & deveined shrimp
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle from The Recipe Hunter: Tried and Tested Recipes from Home Chefs and SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 762
- Sugar: 7.6 g
- Sodium: 434.5 mg
- Fat: 37.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 13.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 75.1 g
- Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 33.6 g
- Cholesterol: 208.5 mg
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This looks absolutely delicious! Pinned.
Thanks Joanne, hope you will try and above all enjoy it.
Naughty cream sauce but YUM!!
Yup, we do need the naughty from time to time. Enjoy
Awesome, I love anything recipe that uses shrimp, I just have to stay away from the pasta. Great share – thank you!
Thanks for visiting Antionette. Yes I am LC and also shy away from Pasta but you can make it with zoodles and I am sure it will be as good.
oooh, yum!! Perfect for a summer evening too. #WowonWednesday
Thank you so much Lydia for dropping in and your kind words. Hope you will try it and above all enjoy it.
Looks like a very tasty recipe and I am always in the mood for pasta.
Thanks for dropping in Judee, pasta for sure a comfort food.
This sounds delicious as always, Esme! Printing the recipe and will have to make another run to the store for shrimp ~ Maria
Thanks dear Maria. Hope the family will enjoy it.
I just made ravioli and vodka sauce. It was store bought. But I do make my own pesto and that is amazing on ravioli. I freeze it in the summer and use it all winter long.
Sounds awesome Sharon, If you can I would love to learn your pesto recipe.