RECIPE: Good pasta recipe in Singapore - GARLIC BUTTER PASTA

GARLIC BUTTER PASTA
Recipe by Nicholas

Recipe adapted from http://damndelicious.net

I added more ingredients as usual! What's different from the original is that i added more ingredients such as ham and mushrooms. I also did not add any arugula. Reduced ingredients because i only cook for myself. You can make yourself a plate of pasta like this that is full of buttery taste!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1

Ingredients

• 1 Ounce Spaghetti
• 4 - 5 Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper
• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted butter, divided
• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 Cup Freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 2 pieces Ham, chopped into squares
• 1/2 cup Assorted mushrooms

Cooking Directions

1. Cook the Spaghetti in a pot for around 10 minutes to achieve al dente texture. Please read the instructions on the box/packaging of your pasta for specific timings.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
3. Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant for about 1-2 minutes.
4. Add shrimp, ham and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Stir in pasta and Parmesan for about 2 minutes.
6. Ready to serve~ Garnish on top with parsley