10 Weeknight Pasta Recipes That Feel Like Date Night Dinners

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Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil make this simple pasta feel restaurant-worthy. Tossed with spaghetti and finished with red pepper flakes and parsley, it’s spicy, savory, and ready in a flash. Serve with lemon wedges for a fresh pop.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Add shrimp, cooking 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
4. Toss in spaghetti and season to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon.