Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe, perfect for serving a larger group:### Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Serves 8)**Ingredients:**- 2 lbs medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed- 1.5 lbs spaghetti noodles (adjust based on desired serving size)- 12-16 garlic cloves, minced (adjust to taste)- 1/2 cup butter- Olive oil (6 drizzles, or about 3 tablespoons)- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning- Fresh ground pepper to taste- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)- Salt to taste- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) to taste**Instructions:**1
**Cook the Pasta:** – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add a splash of olive oil and fresh herbs if desired. – Add spaghetti noodles and cook until tender, according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.2. **Prepare the Shrimp:** – While the pasta is cooking, rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry.3. **Cook the Shrimp:** – In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp. – Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and start to curl, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burned.4. **Season and Finish:** – Add the olive oil to the skillet, along with Italian seasoning, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes.5. **Combine Pasta and Shrimp:** – Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the pasta is well coated and the sauce has reached your desired consistency. You may not need all the pasta water; start with 1/2 cup and add more if needed.6. **Final Touches:** – Continue to toss the pasta and shrimp until everything is hot and well mixed. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional red pepper flakes if needed.7. **Serve:** – Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.Enjoy your meal!Here’s the expanded version of your Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe, perfect for serving a larger group:### Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Serves 8)**Ingredients:**- 2 lbs medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed- 1.5 lbs spaghetti noodles (adjust based on desired serving size)- 12-16 garlic cloves, minced (adjust to taste)- 1/2 cup butter- Olive oil (6 drizzles, or about 3 tablespoons)- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning- Fresh ground pepper to taste- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)- Salt to taste- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) to taste**Instructions:**1. **Cook the Pasta:** – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add a splash of olive oil and fresh herbs if desired. – Add spaghetti noodles and cook until tender, according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.2. **Prepare the Shrimp:** – While the pasta is cooking, rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry.3. **Cook the Shrimp:** – In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp. – Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and start to curl, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burned.4. **Season and Finish:** – Add the olive oil to the skillet, along with Italian seasoning, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes.5. **Combine Pasta and Shrimp:** – Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the pasta is well coated and the sauce has reached your desired consistency. You may not need all the pasta water; start with 1/2 cup and add more if needed.6. **Final Touches:** – Continue to toss the pasta and shrimp until everything is hot and well mixed. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional red pepper flakes if needed.7. **Serve:** – Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.Enjoy your meal!