Sunday, March 29, 2020

Easy Bacon Shrimp Pasta

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INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon, chopped

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

2 c. chopped tomatoes

3 c. baby spinach

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half

1 c. shredded mozzarella

1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

12 oz. cooked angel hair

Sliced fresh basil, for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon fat, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Add shrimp to skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until pink, 2 minutes per side. Add tomatoes and baby spinach and toss until wilted, 1 minute, then add heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan and let simmer 2 minutes. Add cooked angel hair and bacon and toss until completely combined.
  3. Garnish with basil and Parm and serve.