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Shrimp Tagliatelle

Shrimp Tagliatelle

Tender shrimp and sautéed mushrooms are combined with a rich tomato sauce simmered until thickened, then finished with luxurious crème fraîche and tossed with silky tagliatelle pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 294

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 12 oz 350 g button mushrooms, halved
  • 1 lb 500 g tomatoes, chopped into small pieces with cores removed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb 500 g tagliatelle
  • 12 oz 375 g cooked peeled shrimp
  • ½ cup full-fat crème fraîche
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pour the oil into a large pan and warm it over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes until they become soft and translucent without taking on any color. Toss in the mushrooms, increase the heat to high, and stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
  2. Add the tomatoes to the pan and season the mixture generously with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently, leaving the pan uncovered, for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally as the sauce reduces and thickens to a rich, concentrated consistency.
  3. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook for 8–10 minutes, or according to the package directions, until the pasta is just tender with a slight bite (al dente).
  4. Stir the shrimp and crème fraîche into the thickened tomato sauce, folding them in gently. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, just until the shrimp is warmed through and the cream is incorporated. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  5. Drain the cooked tagliatelle thoroughly in a colander, shaking off any excess water, then divide it among warmed serving plates, creating neat piles or nests. Ladle the creamy shrimp and tomato mixture generously over the top of each portion. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for color and serve immediately while everything is hot.

Notes

What is a Tagliatelle?

Tagliatelle is a flat, ribbon-like Italian pasta made from eggs and flour. Cut into long, wide strips approximately quarter-inch wide, it originates from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The pasta's elegant shape and tender texture make it a versatile choice for various sauces and preparations.
Tagliatelle is particularly suited for creamy and rich sauces, as its wide surface area captures and holds sauce beautifully. The flat shape also accommodates chunky ingredients like mushrooms and seafood without breaking or sliding off. This classic pasta works equally well with light olive oil-based sauces or hearty meat ragùs.