Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• Barilla fusilli — 400g
• Shrimp — 300g
• Azura cherry plum tomatoes — 200g
• Garlic — 4 cloves
• Olive oil (Mueloliva) — 3 tbsp
• Lemon — half
• Salt — to taste
• Black pepper — to taste
• Cheese — 40g grated(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions; drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.

5. 5

   Add halved cherry tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon; cook 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Toss in cooked pasta, adding pasta water as needed for a light sauce.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper.

8. 8

   Serve with grated cheese on top.