Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies
Bucatini is paired with tender shrimp, sweet grape tomatoes, and sliced zucchini, while garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes build a fragrant, lightly spicy backdrop. Anchovies add a deep, earthy saltiness that balances the fresh summer vegetables, making this hearty yet bright pasta a fitting choice for a weeknight dinner or relaxed warm-weather meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 59
- Inflammatory
- 71
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in bucatini and return to a boil. Cook bucatini, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine anchovies, reserved anchovy oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir, breaking up anchovies while stirring, until garlic begins to sizzle. Add zucchini; cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in grape tomatoes; continue cooking until zucchini is tender and tomato skins begin to pop, 5 minutes more. Season with oregano and basil.
- 3
Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent. Serve over bucatini.
- 4
Stir in the grape tomatoes; continue cooking until the zucchini is tender and the tomato skins begin to pop, 5 minutes more.
- 5
Season with oregano and basil.
- 6
Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent.
- 7
Serve over bucatini.
- Calories 587.66 kcal High 29%
- Protein 44.81 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 92.84 g 34%
- Total Fat 5.24 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 196.62 mg High 66%
- Sodium 667.4 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 8.5 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 5.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 174.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 6.57 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 882.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 26.24 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 29.09 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Bucatini Pasta, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 587.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Bucatini Pasta, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 587.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies healthy?
- Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovies has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 587.66 calories and 44.81 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 667.4 mg (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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