BASQUE COUNTRY-STYLE SPAGHETTI

Basque Country-Style Spaghetti image

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 1 bowlful, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1/2 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
20 medium shrimp, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

Bring 3 qts. water to boil in large pan. Add spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add garlic and cook until golden. Discard garlic pieces. Garlic should be smashed with the flat side of knife, not minced if you wish lighter garlic flavor. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and 2 Tblsp. parsley to skillet and cook until shrimp turn pink, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Drain cooked spaghetti and add to skillet, along with parmesan cheese. Place mixture in warmed serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon parsley. Serve at once with tossed salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 78.9, Sodium 377.4, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 14.9