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Spaghetti E Scampi

ItalianSeafoodIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb Italian spaghetti, tagliolini, or linguine
  • 10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 whole dry hot red chili pepper, crushed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, turning once. Remove shrimp and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a separate skillet, pour cream, stir in tomato sauce, curry powder, and crushed chili pepper. Heat to a light boil.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and diced bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain spaghetti (do not rinse) and add to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring lightly to mix.

  6. 6

    Salt to taste, arrange on a platter and serve.