Midweek calls for simple lunch recipes that are quick yet delicious. So, I whipped up this Spaghetti Aglio E Olio with Shrimps and Oven Roasted Tomatoes in under 30 mins with simple pantry ingredients
Aglio E Olio pasta base is an infusion of Garlic and Chilly peppers with olive oil. Spaghetti, aldente is tossed in this beautiful aromatic oil and then lots of chopped Basil/Parsley is added to enhance the flavour freshness, topped with some parmesan. You can always choose to add your choice of protein, I added some herb Shrimps and Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Enjoyed it with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and there, had myself a blissful,
Shrimply Delicious Wine Wednesday! Let’s dive into making this simple recipe
You’ll need:
150 gms Spaghetti, cooked till aldente
2 tbsp Olive oil @bertolli_us
10-15 thawed frozen Shrimps
1 Medium Tomato – deseeded, seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, sugar and ½ tbsp olive oil and roasted in the oven for 20 mins at 425F (preheated)
8-10 leaves Basil
3-4 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
1 tsp Red Chilly flakes
Salt
Herb mix @helloflavour.ca
Parmesan @trestellecheese
Instructions:
Lets start by heating a pan on medium low flame. Now add 2 tbsp olive oil and let it heat for 30 secs. Now add sliced garlic, red chilly flakes and cook on low heat till the garlic is slightly brown, takes about 4-5 mins
Now add the cooked spaghetti and toss till the oil base completely covers the spaghetti
Add Salt, pepper and chopped basil
Toss again and take it off the heat on your serving plate
Now in the same pan, add the raw shrimps and cook on high heat for about 2 mins each side. Once the shrimps are nice and pink, add Italian herb seasoning and red chilly flakes and cook on low for another minute
Top the plated Spaghetti with Herbed Shrimps and Oven Roasted tomatoes. Also add some parmesan on top
Enjoy this easy peasy, heart winning recipe!
