Spicy Shrimp that will make you say ''Bellissima!''

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4


Ingredients:

Salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 oz of Creste di gallo or similar pasta such as farfalle
1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1/8 tsp of red pepper flakes (use paprika if you do not have it)
1/4 cup of Italian flat parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp of red wine vinegar
2 cups of canned plum tomatoes, drained
1 and 1/4 cup of  extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 oz of freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Bring 4 Litres of water to boil in a large pot and add 2 tsps of salt. Add the Creste di gallo pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8 mins for al dente). Drain the pasta and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it turns golden brown about 2 minutes. Add the pepper flakes or paprika and parsley and cook for 10 seconds. Add the red wine vinegar and cook until almost all of it has evaporated.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper , add to the skillet, cover, and turn off the heat to let the shrimp cook through about 8 minutes. Add the pasta and parmesan cheese, turn the heat to medium, and bring the mixture to a simmer.


Divide the shrimp among 4 bowls and enjoy! Serve with salad and white wine.