Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente
2. Drain and set aside
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat
4. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet
5. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant
6. Add shrimp to the skillet
7. Season with salt and pepper
8. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes
9. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the shrimp and garlic butter
10. Mix in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed
11. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired