Pasta With Grilled Shrimp And Fresh Tomato Sauce With Garlic

Some of the best pasta sauces are the simplest. Here, fresh tomatoes are quickly cooked in a little olive oil and lots of garlic, then given a glossy finish with lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Quick grilled shrimp add a smoky and savory flavor to this casual dinner for two (easily doubled).

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 4-5 ounces thin spaghetti
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• olive oil for marinating, plus 3 tablespoons
• sea ​​salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 stem tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
• fresh lemon juice and chopped flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Preparation

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 6 minutes and drain.
2. In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and grill until pink with light char marks, about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate.
4. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of oil. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent browning.
5. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. (The tomatoes will not break.)
6. Add the grilled shrimp and lemon zest to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the drained pasta and stir well to combine, 1 minute.

To serve, divide between 2 pasta bowls and drizzle each with fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.