Can I use other types of pasta instead of spaghetti?

Yes, you can use other types of pasta such as linguine or tagliatelle.

How long should I cook the shrimp?

The shrimp should be cooked for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are nicely pink.

Which wine pairs best with pasta with large shrimp and zucchini?

A white wine like Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with this dish.

Can I prepare the pasta with large shrimp and zucchini in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the pasta and the sauce in advance and reheat them later when you are going to serve. It’s best to cook the shrimp just at the last moment for optimal flavor.

Pasta with large shrimp and zucchini

Name: Pasta with large shrimp and zucchini
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 450 g large shrimp tails/scampi, thawed and peeled; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 zucchinis; 250 ml cream; 2 cloves garlic; 330 ml tomato sauce; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 500 g spaghetti; 150 g grated cheese

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

450 g large shrimp tails/scampi, thawed and peeled
4 tbsp olive oil
2 zucchinis
250 ml cream
2 cloves garlic
330 ml tomato sauce
1 tsp cayenne pepper

500 g spaghetti
150 g grated cheese

450 g large shrimp tails/scampi, thawed and peeled
4 tbsp olive oil
2 zucchinis
250 ml cream
2 cloves garlic
330 ml tomato sauce
1 tsp cayenne pepper

500 g spaghetti
150 g grated cheese

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Heat a non-stick pan with 2 tbsp oil, quickly sauté the shrimp on both sides until they are nicely colored, then place them on a plate.

Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and slice them, sauté the zucchini slices in the same pan with the remaining oil until they are colored. Add the tomato sauce and cream, season with pepper, salt, and cayenne, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the shrimp back in. Cook the pasta as indicated on the package. Toss the pasta with the sauce and finish with grated cheese.