Pasta is a great weeknight dinner option for the whole family, since it’s so quick to put together. Made with ingredients you probably already have; garlic, tomato, and lemon.
Cook pasta according to the package. Or, just boil the water in a medium pot with a teaspoon of salt. Add the pasta to the boiled water and cook until pasta is completely ready- al dente. Drain.
½ lb angel hair,, 1 pinch salt,, 6 cups water
Clean the raw shrimp and take off the tails (optional). Toss with extra virgin olive and juice from a lemon.
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 30 raw shrimp, ½ lemon,
In a large skillet over medium heat, add shrimp and saute each side for 2 minutes, or until cooked. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
In the same pan add the tomato, garlic, and basil with a pinch of salt and pepper; saute for 3 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
1 large tomato, 3 cloves garlic,, 1 leaf basil,, 1 pinch salt,, 1 pinch black pepper,
Reduce heat, and add shrimp and pasta back into the skillet. Give it a gentle toss and serve. Garnish with extra fresh basil (optional).
Notes
Nutritional facts are calculated with Angel Hair pasta, other kind of pasta the nutritional facts may be different.