Bacon Shrimp Pasta

By cooksalot

TOTAL TIME:
0 HOURS 25 MINS

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 c. chopped tomatoes
• 3 c. baby spinach
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 c. heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
• 12 oz. cooked angel hair
• Sliced fresh basil, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon fat, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Add shrimp to skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until pink, 2 minutes per side. Add tomatoes and baby spinach and toss until wilted, 1 minute, then add heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan and let simmer 2 minutes. Add cooked angel hair and bacon and toss until completely combined.
Garnish with basil and Parm and serve.
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JOHN KOMAR