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Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

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Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (1–2 T)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 250 g penne pasta
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, parmesan*, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and optional cornstarch. Add shrimp to olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. *Optional: leave the parmesan out of the mixture for now, and mix in at the end when mixing the sauce & pasta together.
  3. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sauce mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and green onions, if desired.

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