30 minute Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe

harissa paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in harissa paste and cherry tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet; toss to combine with shrimp and sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta and toss again.

Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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