ONE PAN SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA

Ciao Bella|Italian|Pasta|Seafood

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter

¼ cup olive oil

½ cup garlic, chopped

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (U16/20 or larger)

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon fresh black pepper

1 teaspoon Dish off the Block Ciao Bella Italian Spice Blend

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup dry white wine

2 cups seafood or lobster stock (or chicken stock works)

2-3 cups water, divided

2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)

1 pound dry spaghetti or linguini pasta

½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling

Instructions

Combine the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion, stirring frequently until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add the shrimp to the pan and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, Ciao Bella Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm.

Add the dry pasta to the pan drippings along with the wine and stock. Bring the sauce to a low boil while gently tossing the pasta so it does not stick together. Cover the pan and cook for about 6-8 minutes. Open the pan to toss the pasta occasionally, so it does not stick together or to the bottom of the pan. When most of the liquid is absorbed add another cup of the water and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Cover the pan again but continue tossing the pasta frequently as it softens. Gradually add water, ¼ cup at a time, until the pasta is al dente in texture.

Add the shrimp back to the pan along with the parsley and parmesan cheese. Toss, toss, toss until everything is evenly incorporated and a glossy sauce has formed. If the pasta is a little dry, add a little more water and toss again.

Serve hot, garnished with more parsley and parmesan cheese. DEVOUR!!