Rigatoni with Shrimp and Pachino Tomatoes
by Cucina con Simone · 162K subscribers on YouTube
A quick and flavorful pasta dish using frozen shrimp and sweet Pachino cherry tomatoes. The shrimp and tomatoes are cooked together with garlic, chili, and oregano to create a light sauce that coats the rigatoni perfectly.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
9 items- 180 gRigatoniUse a good quality pasta with a cooking time of 14–15 minutes.
- 250 gGamberetti CongelatiFrozen (thaw before use) or fresh shrimp.
- 150 gPomodorini PachinoCherry tomatoes (Pachino variety recommended). Halved.
- 3 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 pcsGarlicOne clove, minced.
- 1 pcsChili PepperFresh or dried chili pepper, whole or crushed.
- ParsleyA handful of fresh parsley, divided.
- 1Fresh OreganoOne sprig of fresh oregano.
- SaltTo taste, for pasta water and seasoning.
Method
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Add the whole or crushed chili pepper and continue cooking until the tomatoes start to release their juice.
- Add the minced garlic clove and the first handful of fresh parsley. Raise the heat.
- Add a ladle of pasta cooking water to the pan.
- Add the thawed and drained shrimp, and a sprig of fresh oregano. Cook over high heat until the pasta is ready.
- Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 14–15 minutes).
- Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed and toss everything together (risottare) until the pasta is well coated and glossy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Cucina con Simone
Home cook162K subscribers on YouTube41.4M total channel viewsBenvenuti nel canale dello Chef Simone! Qui condivido ricette della tradizione italiana e creazioni ispirate dalla mia esperienza internazionale. Il mio obiettivo è aiutare tutte le famiglie a cucinare piatti indimenticabili, senza spendere una fortuna, utilizzando prodotti facilmente reperibili nei supermercati di tutto il mondo. Se amate la buona cucina, scoprire sapori autentici e imparare trucchi e consigli semplici, questo è il canale giusto per voi. Unisciti a me in questa avventura culinaria e porta il gusto in tavola con soddisfazione e facilità!
