Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed

1 lb spaghetti noodles (adjust quantity as needed)

6-8 garlic cloves, minced (adjust to taste)

1/4 cup butter

Olive oil (3 drizzles)

Italian seasoning, to taste

Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Red pepper flakes, to taste

Salt, to taste

Fresh herbs, to taste (such as parsley or basil)

Boil the pasta in salted water until tender. Optionally, add a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh herbs to the water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.

While the pasta is boiling, rinse and pat the shrimp dry.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they start to turn pink and begin to curl, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the shrimp. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, adding the olive oil as the shrimp finishes cooking. Stir until the shrimp are fully pink and curled.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Add Italian seasoning, ground pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste.

Gradually add the reserved pasta water to the skillet, starting with 1/4 cup and adding more as needed until the pasta is coated but not too wet. Toss everything in the skillet until evenly combined and heated through.