Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Cooking Shrimp
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice and remove the skillet from heat.
Making Sauce
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In the same skillet with the shrimp, add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine over low heat.
- 9
Add Pasta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Garnish
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.