Chili & Garlic Shrimp Linguine

Serves 2

This recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious pasta dish with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach and garlic. You cook the linguine in one pot and the shrimp and tomato sauce in another skillet, then toss them together with some lemon juice and chili flakes for a spicy kick. It’s a perfect meal for any night of the week that serves two people.

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine pasta, dried
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp chili flakes or to taste
• 3 garlic cloves sliced
• 14 oz cherry tomatoes
• 16 oz shelled raw shrimp
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 lemon
• salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions, then drain.
2. At the same time, combine oil, chili and garlic slices in a skillet over low heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until garlic is just becoming fragrant.
3. Stir through tomatoes and cook until tender and starting to break down, 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
4. Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes or until opaque.
5. Add linguine and toss well to coat.
6. Stir through spinach to wilt and divide between bowls.
7. Squeeze  lemon and serve.