Spicy Shrimp Pasta
Spicy Shrimp Pasta is packed with flavor and just the right amount of heat. Shrimp, chili peppers, garlic, Bucatini pasta, and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 391kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz Barilla® Collezione Bucatini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chili peppers with tops removed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 16 oz large shrimp peeled with tails off
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook bucatini pasta in a large stockpot according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil and garlic over medium high heat in a large skillet.
- Add whole chili peppers and cherry tomatoes.
- Saute over medium high heat while pressing the backs of the tomatoes and peppers until they burst, releasing their liquid into the pan.
- Once all the tomatoes have burst, continue cooking until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in reserved cooking water and shrimp.
- Stir until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in cooked and drained bucatini, turning it over in the pan to coat the pasta with the sauce evenly.
- Top with parsley, Parmesan, and dried pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 42.8mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 3.6mg