Description
A flavorful and spicy pasta dish featuring shrimp cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 ounces spaghetti
- 10.5 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and pink, 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg