Lemon Shrimp Pasta

This lemon shrimp pasta was a favourite in my family growing up. With the lightness of the lemon, the smokey pancetta, and the great bite of shrimp, it even tastes great the next day!

The ingredients are super simple, which makes this a quick meal as well.

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Here's what you'll need!

Ingredients

Spaghettini

2 Roma Tomatoes

1 Red Onion

2-3 Cloves of Garlic

150g Pancetta

1 Lemon

1 1/2 Cups of Frozen Peeled Shrimp

1/2 Cup Parmesan Reggiano

1 tbsp Olive Oil

Basil for Garnish

Instructions

1. Dice red onion and both tomatoes

2. In a pan on medium heat add 1 tbsp olive oil

3. Add tomatoes and onion

4. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften

5. Grate in garlic or add chopped garlic

6. Add half of lemon and continue to cook down

7. In a separate pan add pancetta and cook until brown

8. While cooking add water to boil and add pasta once boiling

9. Just undercook the pasta

10. Once cooked, combine pancetta with the onion and tomato mixture

11. Add shrimp and cook until pink

12. Add in pasta with 1/4cup pasta water

13. Mix well and add other half of lemon as well as parmesan reggiano

14. Serve in bowl with basil as garnish and more parmesan and lemon

15. Enjoy!