Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces penne
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions:
1) In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine shrimp and olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
2) In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
3) Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and sauce mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4) Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and green onions, if desired.