Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is perfect for those busy weeknights: so flavorful, so spicy, and so easy to put together! Pasta is the perfect quick and easy dish to serve, and if you need to dress it up for a special occasion this is the perfect recipe! Check out our Chicken Marsala as well!
Servings 4
Baking Temp Medium heat
Equipment
- Gallon-size storage bag
- Large pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Grated parmesan cheese and thinly sliced green onion, for garnish
Instructions
Assembling the Pasta
- In a gallon-size storage bag, combine olive oil, parmesan, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp, seal bag, and shake to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- In a large pot of water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sauce mixture and cook until pink, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine; seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan cheese and green onions, if desired.