Elegant Shrimp Pasta

For those of you who are grasping at straws for an easy, attractive dinner to fix for that someone special.

Sorry, I don't have a picture yet.

Ingredients:
1 package of spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine (really just up to preference)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes (can adjust to taste)
1/4 cup dry or semi-dry white wine (do not use sweet*)
About 10 shrimp with tails and all other bits removed sliced in half "hotdog style" (aka, lengthwise)

Directions:


Cook your pasta according to package directions.

In a skillet over medium high heat, put in oil, garlic, pepper flakes, and shrimp.  Sautee, pushing shrimp around with a spoon and flipping occasionally, until the shrimp curl up and turn pink.  Add the white wine and reduce to medium heat.  Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, then toss with your drained pasta.

Viola!  Topping and sauce all in one!



*It will make it taste like the shrimp has gone off.  At least it does to me.