Pasta con Salsa di Scampi

Pasta con Salsa di Scampi is a delightful Italian dish featuring succulent scampi in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce, served over gluten-free pasta. This dish combines the sweetness of fresh seafood with the warmth of garlic and herbs, creating a perfect meal for any occasion.

Pasta con Salsa di Scampi
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Italian
490 kcal

Ingredients

  • Gluten-free pasta - 160 grams
  • Scampi (shrimp) - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
  • Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
  • White wine - 100 ml
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Add the scampi to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  6. Stir in the chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Add the cooked gluten-free pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 490
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 130 mg
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from scampi, promoting heart health.
  • Contains antioxidants from tomatoes, supporting immune function.

Tags

ItalianGluten-FreeDinner