One Pot Shrimp Pasta Primavera

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My One Pot Shrimp Pasta Primavera is created with weeknight dinners in mind! This healthy 30-minute meal comes together in one pot so clean-up is a breeze.

A plate of Shrimp Pasta Primavera.


 

Dill, onion, thyme, and garlic team up with magical results! Nope, we’re not talking about ranch dressing; these spices add a flavor punch to my One Pot Shrimp Pasta Primavera.

These tastemakers perk up the savory, creamy, absolutely luscious sauce, while mountains of vegetables and protein-rich shrimp “stretch” the pasta so a few carbs go a long way. This 30-minute meal is the epitome of balance in my eyes, and it’s become such a family favorite I whip it up at least once each week. In addition to being healthy and delicious, it’s a breeze to tidy up after, too, since everything cooks together in one pot.

Now who’s ready for a pasta party?

Recipe ingredients

Labeled ingredients for one pot shrimp pasta primavera.

At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.
Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.

Ingredient notes

  • Linguine: Or another long and sturdy pasta such as bucatini or pappardelle. (Thin, delicate styles like angel hair will easily get overwhelmed by the vegetables and shrimp.)
  • Shrimp: Choose fresh shrimp or thawed frozen shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. If your fishmonger doesn’t offer them already this way, here’s how to clean shrimp.
  • Red bell pepper: I adore the way the red pops against the green vegetables and tan pasta, but green, orange, or yellow bell pepper work just as well here.
  • Cream: Half and half or whole milk will also do, but I personally prefer the richness that only real, unadulterated cream can deliver.
  • Chicken broth: Use homemade chicken broth or your favorite store-bought brand. Since the pasta sauce is dressed up with Parmesan and cream, the results will be similar.

Step by step instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook until al dente, about 7 to 10 minutes, adding the shrimp, broccoli, peas, bell pepper, and carrots to the pot during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain well.
Vegetables cooking in a pot.
  1. In the same pot, melt butter until foaming. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add dill, onions, thyme, cream, broth, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Primavera sauce in a pot.
  1. Bring to boil, whisking constantly, then reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add pasta, shrimp, and vegetables back to the pot and toss to combine. Serve immediately, passing more Parmesan at the table for garnish.
A pot of Shrimp Pasta Primavera.

Recipe tips and variations

  • Yield: This shrimp pasta recipe makes six servings, heavy on the shrimp and vegetables and light on the pasta. Pair with a basket of breadsticks or warm slices of No-Knead Bread to round out the meal (and soak up all of the sauce).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To go: Transfer this pasta to the insert of a 9×13-inch crockpot and then tote it with you to your family gathering. Bonus, you won’t have to ask your host to keep it warm!
  • More pasta dinners: Also try Rigatoni with Sausage, Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce, or Sausage Tortellini Soup for easy weeknight meals ready in 30 minutes or less.
2 plates of Shrimp Pasta Primavera.

Recipe FAQs

What if I don’t have (or don’t love) shrimp?

Try this same easy pasta recipe with a can of drained and rinsed white beans or leftover or rotisserie chicken (diced or shredded).

A plate of Shrimp Pasta Primavera.

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A plate of Shrimp Pasta Primavera.

One Pot Shrimp Pasta Primavera

My One Pot Shrimp Pasta Primavera is created with weeknight dinners in mind! This healthy 30-minute meal comes together in one pot so clean-up is a breeze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 466
5 from 17 votes

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook until al dente, about 7 to 10 minutes, adding the shrimp, broccoli, peas, bell pepper, and carrots to the pot during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain well.
  • In the same pot, melt butter until foaming. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add dill, onions, thyme, cream, broth, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring to boil, whisking constantly, then reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add pasta, shrimp, and vegetables back to the pot and toss to combine. Serve immediately, passing more Parmesan at the table for garnish.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Linguine: Or another long and sturdy pasta such as bucatini or pappardelle. (Thin, delicate styles like angel hair will easily get overwhelmed by the vegetables and shrimp.)
  • Shrimp: Choose fresh shrimp or thawed frozen shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. If your fishmonger doesn’t offer them already this way, here’s how to clean shrimp.
  • Red bell pepper: I adore the way the red pops against the green vegetables and tan pasta, but green, orange, or yellow bell pepper work just as well here.
  • Cream: Half and half or whole milk will also do, but I personally prefer the richness that only real, unadulterated cream can deliver.
  • Chicken broth: Use homemade chicken broth or your favorite store-bought brand. Since the pasta sauce is dressed up with Parmesan and cream, the results will be similar.
  • Yield: This shrimp pasta recipe makes six servings, heavy on the shrimp and vegetables and light on the pasta. Pair with a basket of breadsticks or warm slices of No-Knead Bread to round out the meal (and soak up all of the sauce).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 261mgSodium: 904mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5692IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Why boil the shrimp and veggies with the pasta, only to throw out all that nutrition (and flavor) with the pasta water? Am I missing something, or would it make much more sense to cook the shrimp and veg in with the sauce?5 stars

    1. Hi Chris, making a new sauce allows for more control over the final flavor and consistency of the sauce, since the pasta water contains the starch from the pasta. You can absolutely reserve the cooking water and use it to make your sauce, with adjustments likely needed. This recipe is a guide, please make the sauce as you wish! – Meggan

  2. This recipe is by far the absolute worst shrimp Primavera recipe ever created. I was so embarrassed to serve this to guests. I followed the directions exactly and created the worst I have ever made. It’s not hard to screw up what should be an easy recipe but this is simply awful!

    1. Hi Katie, I sincerely apologize that the Shrimp Primavera recipe didn’t meet your expectations, and I’m sorry for any inconvenience and embarrassment it may have caused. I value your feedback. If there’s anything specific you’d like to share about it, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please write back and let me know. Sorry again. – Meggan

  3. This was absolutely delicious… I’m not used to cooking w seafood bc it intimidates me .. but this recipe was easy and full of flavor, my husband was craving shrimp and pasta for his birthday dinner and loved this .

    1. Hi Taimi, I’m so glad you guys loved it! Please tell him Happy Birthday! Take care! – Meggan

  4. Flavor was nice but I found the sauce to be way too runny. I feel like 1/2 chicken broth would have been enough. I ended up adding cornstarch to thicken it.

    1. Hi J, I’m sorry your sauce was too runny. I’ll add this to my list to text again, thanks! – Meggan

  5. Hi Meggan; thank you for this post; it seems ideal to have for a week supper and to take the leftovers (if any left) to office the next day !
    And, yes, your photos are great !5 stars