Pasta con Scampi

Pasta con Scampi is a delightful Italian breakfast dish featuring tender pasta tossed with succulent scampi, infused with garlic and fresh herbs. This kosher version is both light and flavorful, making it a perfect way to start your day.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 150 grams
• Scampi (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red pepper flakes - a pinch

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. Add the scampi to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
6. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the scampi and tomatoes.
7. Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
8. Toss everything together gently until well combined and heated through.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from scampi, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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