RCI-ND.002.0127.001
Shrimp Pasta
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world_recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- package rotini pasta12 oz
- 1 cup
- pressed garlic4 cloves
- ¾ cup
- 1-2 cups
- dried parsley or ½ cup fresh parsley2 tsp
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the pressed garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
1 minutes
3
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
3 minutes
4
Drain the cooked pasta in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water for sauce consistency.
5
Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the cooked shrimp and toss gently to combine.
6
Add the fresh grated Parmesan cheese and the dried parsley to the pasta, tossing to coat evenly; if needed, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
7
Serve the shrimp pasta warm, dividing evenly among four plates.