Thin Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Sauce, Braised Leeks, and Shrimp Tails

Thin spaghetti is versatile and pairs excellently with a variety of sauces. When youre short on time, simply mix it with a basic tomato basil sauce and enjoy a delightful combination.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 400 g Pasta, spaghetti, whole grain

  • 200 g Tomato sauce, without salt

  • 30 g Oil, olive

  • 100 g Leek

  • 12 pieces Fish, shrimp

  • 1 pinch Salt, table

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, white

Steps

  1. Place a pot with a generous amount of lightly salted water on the stove to boil the pasta (see tips). Clean the leeks, wash them, and finely chop. Sauté them in a pan with a tablespoon of olive oil and a bit of hot broth.

  2. Meanwhile, clean the shrimp tails and quickly sauté them in a separate pan with a tablespoon of oil. Season the sautéed shrimp with salt and pepper, then mix them with the braised leeks.

  3. Add the thin spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for the time indicated on the package.

  4. Once the spaghetti is cooked al dente, drain it and mix with the tomato basil sauce. Serve the prepared pasta on plates, garnish with the shrimp, and enjoy.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 203.3 kcal
  • Fat: 3.71 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.31 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.02 g
    • Sugars: 1.34 g
  • Protein: 9.28 g
  • Fiber: 0.31 g

Advice

The ideal ratio for cooking pasta is: 1 liter of water, 100 grams of pasta, and 7 grams of salt. This amount of water ensures even cooking and prevents the pasta from sticking together during boiling.