Spaghetti with Pecorino and Shrimp

Name: Spaghetti with Pecorino and Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 SERVING
Cuisine: Italská kuchyně
Ingredients: 90 g dried spaghetti; 20 g salt and a pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 30 g cold butter; 40 g finely grated aged Pecorino; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 3 shrimp with heads, size 16–21; Pasta is best enjoyed with light, fresh wines. You can choose sparkling, white, or rosé.

1 SERVING

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INGREDIENTS

90 g dried spaghetti
20 g salt and a pinch of salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
30 g cold butter
40 g finely grated aged Pecorino
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
3 shrimp with heads, size 16–21

WINE PAIRING

Pasta is best enjoyed with light, fresh wines. You can choose sparkling, white, or rosé.

INSTRUCTIONS

1
Cook the pasta in at least 3 liters of boiling water with 20 g of salt until al dente, drain, and set aside 80 ml of the pasta water.
2
Peel the shrimp, set the heads aside, and cut the shrimp into 5 pieces.
3
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, squeeze the shrimp heads into it, and place them in the pan. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the chopped shrimp and sauté, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add a pinch of salt and most of the pepper, then pour in 40 ml of the pasta water. Mix. Remove and discard the shrimp heads.
4
Add the cooked pasta, the remaining pasta water, cold diced butter, and Pecorino. Stir until the butter melts. Add the remaining pepper and chives, and mix. Serve immediately.

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Tip: For an especially delicate flavor, you can finish the sauce with a drop of lemon juice. Homemade spaetzle or wide noodles, which perfectly soak up the creamy sauce, are an excellent side dish.