Description
A bold and vibrant Italian seafood pasta made with tender shrimp simmered in a spicy garlic tomato sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for a fiery, restaurant-worthy meal at home.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Pasta
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Sauce
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat Olive Oil and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 15 minutes to develop a rich flavor.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the spicy tomato sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it and help it cling to the pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley to add brightness and fresh flavor. Serve the Shrimp fra Diavolo immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better texture and browning.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to prevent them from becoming tough and rubbery.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Reserve some pasta water to help the sauce adhere better to the spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
