Spicy Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 6
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/3 cup Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- 2 tbsp Filippo Berio Olive Oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb peeled deveined large shrimp, tails removed
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, divided
- 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
RECIPE DIRECTIONS
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, in blender, purée red peppers and pesto until smooth; set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for about 2 minutes or until softened. Add shrimp, half each of the salt and pepper, and chili flakes; cook for about 3 minutes until shrimp curl and turn pink. Transfer to plate.
- Add red pepper mixture to skillet and bring to simmer; toss with pasta, pasta water and remaining salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp mixture and parsley.
- Substitute basil or cilantro for parsley if desired.
- For milder shrimp, omit chili flakes and add 1/4 tsp smoked sweet paprika.
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