Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp

   4 min hands-on

   • Remove the heads and shells from the shrimp, setting the shrimp aside.
   • Devein the shrimp if desired.

2. Start the Sauce Base

   4 min hands-on

   • Heat half of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the shrimp heads and shells and sauté until pink and aromatic.

3. Infuse the Garlic and Deglaze

   2 min hands-on3 min waiting

   • Crush two cloves of garlic and add to the pan.
   • Sauté until fragrant, then pour in the wine and simmer to reduce slightly.

4. Incorporate Tomato Sauce

   1 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Add the tomato sauce to the pan and stir well.
   • Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Strain the Sauce

   3 min hands-on

   • Place a sieve over a bowl and pour the sauce mixture through it.
   • Press down on the shrimp shells to extract liquid, then discard the shells.

6. Cook the Pasta

   3 min hands-on9 min waiting

   • Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot.
   • Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.

7. Sauté the Shrimp

   4 min hands-on

   • Heat the remaining olive oil in a clean pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the shrimp and cook until pink and just cooked through.

8. Add Garlic and Spice

   3 min hands-on

   • Finely mince the remaining garlic and add to the pan with cayenne pepper.
   • Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant.

9. Combine Pasta with Sauce and Shrimp

   2 min hands-on

   • Pour the strained sauce into the pan with the shrimp and stir to combine.
   • Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together, adding pasta water if needed.

10. Finish with Herbs

    1 min hands-on

    • Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta.
    • Toss gently to combine.

11. Serve

    2 min hands-on

    • Divide the pasta onto serving plates or bowls.
    • Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.
    • Cooking tips:
    • Use medium-high heat when cooking the shrimp to achieve a juicy, tender texture without overcooking.
    • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice tolerance. If you prefer milder heat, use only a pinch.
    • For extra flavor, you can reserve a few whole shrimp with their shells on and cook them alongside the peeled shrimp for garnish.
    • Make sure to taste the sauce before combining it with the pasta and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.