Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• •8 oz Spaghetti
• •1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• •1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• •1/4 cup White wine (optional)
• •2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• •2 tablespoons Butter
• •1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• •to taste Salt
• •to taste Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Pour in white wine (if using) and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add butter and stir until melted.
6. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and parsley. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

• •For a non-alcoholic version, replace white wine with chicken or vegetable broth.
• •You can substitute spaghetti with any pasta of your choice.
• •Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.