Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

Ingredients for Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts

• Angel Hair Pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Hot Chili Flakes
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Salt
• Dry White Wine
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

How to Make Angel Hair With Shrimp Basil And Toasted Pine Nuts

1. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve about 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
3. While pasta cooks, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add shrimp, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Pour in white wine and cook for another minute, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
6. Stir in chopped basil.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp mixture. Toss gently to combine.
8. If the mixture is too dry, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
9. Divide the pasta among four bowls.
10. Top with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
11. Serve immediately with a light green salad and Italian bread.