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Spicy shrimp pasta

A tasty spicy shrimp pasta, with a rich garlic tomato sauce! A perfect weeknight dinner!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 562 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • water to boil pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces penne
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • a pinch chilli flakes adjust to your taste
  • 75 grams tomato paste 2½ ounces or ⅓ cup
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen shrimps or fresh, peeled and deveined

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to instructions on the packet, reducing cooking time by 1 minute. 
  2. In the meantime, on a medium flame, heat the oil with the chilli and garlic in a large skillet. As the garlic begins to turn golden, add the tomato paste and stir. Add salt and pepper, then add the shrimps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, till the shrimps are heated through.
  3. Once pasta is cooked, drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta (with the ½ cup pasta water) to the sauce in the skillet. Return to flame, stir and cook on a medium/high heat for 1 minute. Serve straight away.

Notes

  • See the post above for further details
  • To boil the pasta, ensure the pan is filled with enough water so the pasta is fully submerged. Use a pan large enough to so the boiling water can pass around each piece of pasta. This way the pasta will cook uniformly not stick together. 
  • It is best eaten the same day but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours (the pasta will be too starchy if it is kept for any longer).

Nutrition Information

Calories 562kcal (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562

% Daily Value*

Calories 562kcal 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.