Tikka Masala Shrimp Fettuccini

By Canada Cooks

Prep Time
10 min

Cook Time
30 min

Servings
4

Top Recipe

HIGH FIBRE

PROTEIN

CATELLI SMART®

By Anza Michieli

Tikka Masala Shrimp Fettuccini

Bring some unexpected spice to a pasta classic with this seafood dish that mixes fresh shrimp and flavourful tikka masala seasoning with traditional fettuccini.

↓ Instructions

Ingredients

1 PKG(375G) Catelli Smart® fettuccini
4 tbsp (60 mL) olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp cayenne
1½ cups (350 g) strained tomatoes or passata
½-¾ cup (125 g) cream or coconut milk
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
450 g (16/20) raw peeled shrimp
3-4 cups baby spinach
3 green onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
chili peppers for added heat

↑ Ingredients

Instructions

1 In medium saucepot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
2 Add garlic and ginger and continue to cook 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
3 Stir in spices and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
4 Add tomato puree and cream.
5 Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
6 Adjust seasoning to taste.
7 Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
8 Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, red pepper and shrimp. Season with salt and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
9 Add in tikka masala sauce and let shrimp simmer in sauce, about 3-5 minutes. Add in spinach and let soften.
10 Serve sauce over drained fettuccini and top with thinly sliced green onions (and chili peppers if using).