Ribbony Shrimp And Pasta Scampi

Serves: 6

Gideon Batz

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

50

Sweetness

47

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2

Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions for al dente

3

While the pasta cooks, trim the top and bottom off of each squash

4

Peel the squash in ribbons into a colander, using a vegetable peeler, turning the squash as you peel

5

Stop peeling the squash when you only have the center core of seeds left

6

Discard the core and seeds

7

Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and then drain the pasta over the squash ribbons

8

Put in a medium bowl and toss to evenly distribute the pasta with the squash ribbons

9

Toss the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and some pepper

10

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

11

Add the shrimp, spread into a single layer and cook without stirring, until just turning pink around the edges, about 2 minutes

12

Stir the shrimp, add the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes and continue to cook until the tomatoes have softened and the garlic has toasted, about 1 minute

13

Add the pasta and squash ribbons, broth and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil

14

Cook, tossing, until warmed through and most of the liquid has been absorbed

15

Add the pasta water a bit at a time, if needed, if the noodles seem dry

16

Season with additional salt and pepper

17

Divide among 4 bowls and top with the chives