Description

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta combines a velvety plant-based creamy sauce (natural) with succulent shrimp and smoky turkey bacon for a flavorful, comforting, and easy-to-prepare meal perfect for weeknights. Bursting with garlic aroma, fresh herbs, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this dish offers a balanced blend of indulgence and nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp and Meat

12 oz fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces

Vegetables and Herbs

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Sauces and Liquids

1 cup plant-based creamy sauce (natural)
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp natural gelling agent, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
2 tbsp olive oil

Pasta and Seasonings

8 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely and halve the cherry tomatoes to prepare for cooking.
Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later adjustments in sauce consistency.
Sauté Garlic and Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped turkey bacon, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the bacon is crisp.
Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook gently for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Create the Creamy Sauce (natural): Pour in the plant-based creamy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and the dissolved natural gelling agent. Stir gently while heating until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and bacon.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to mix thoroughly with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Let the residual heat soften the tomatoes slightly while retaining their brightness.

Notes

Use fresh or thoroughly thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
Cook pasta al dente to maintain a pleasant bite in the final dish.
Heat the sauce gently to prevent separation and preserve a silky smooth texture.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency easily.
Balance the flavors by adding apple cider vinegar carefully without overdoing it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 140mg

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