shrimp and pasta

- 1 lb shelled & cleaned shrimp
- 1 lb spaghetti
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 7 tblspoons olive oil

- grated parmesan cheese (optional)

- place olive oil and garlic in a frying pan
- saute over low heat until garlic starts changing color
- take garlic out, place on a small dish and mash using a fork
- turn heat up
- when oil is very hot, place shrimp in, add mashed garlic, salt and pepper, and stir vigorously for 3-4 minutes

- pour shrimp and olive oil sauce over cooked spaghetti (al dente) and mix gently.

- sprinkle over parmesan cheese


note: fresh shrimp is always better
note: if you like a thicker sauce, add to shrimp, when ready, 150 ml cooking cream and stir for 2 minutes.