One-Pot Creamy Shrimp Pasta: A Quick & Comforting Weeknight Meal - Great for the whole family!

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One-Pot Creamy Shrimp Pasta: A Quick & Comforting Weeknight Meal



If you're anything like me, weeknights can be a blur of work, family, and trying to figure out what to cook again. That’s why I absolutely love this One-Pot Creamy Shrimp Pasta — it’s rich, comforting, easy to make, and only uses one pot! Less clean-up, more deliciousness.


Whether you're cooking for yourself, your partner, or the whole family, this recipe will definitely become a go-to favourite.

🛒 Ingredients

(Serves 3–4)

  • 250g pasta (penne or linguine work best)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 300g raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water

  • ½ cup cooking cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

  • ½ cup grated parmesan (optional or vegan alternative)

  • A handful of fresh spinach (optional)

  • Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

  • Lemon wedges, to serve


👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Sauté the Shrimp
    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp just turns pink. Remove and set aside.

  2. Cook the Pasta
    In the same pot, add cherry tomatoes and a splash more oil if needed. Let them soften for 2–3 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add your pasta and let it cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed (around 10–12 minutes).

  3. Make it Creamy
    Lower the heat, then stir in the cream and parmesan (or dairy-free alternative). Add spinach if using, and let it wilt. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  4. Finish with Shrimp
    Return the shrimp to the pot and stir everything together gently. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.

  5. Serve & Enjoy
    Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.



📝 Tips & Variations

  • No shrimp? Swap with mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian version.

  • Want it extra creamy? Add an extra splash of cream and a knob of butter at the end.

  • For kids: Skip chili flakes and cut the shrimp into smaller pieces.

  • Meal prep friendly: Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.

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