🍝 🍤 Easy Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe with spicy Tomato Sauce

Easy Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce

A quick and flavorful pasta dish with juicy shrimp, lots of garlic, and warm spices.

This is one of my favorite recipes when I want something simple but full of flavor—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 400 g spaghetti
• 300–400 g shrimp, peeled
• 3–4 tbsp olive oil
• 8–10 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2–3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ras el hanout (optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• Fresh arugula, for topping

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly fry the shrimp.
2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper.
4. Add bay leaves and let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes.
5. Cook spaghetti in well-salted boiling water until al dente.
6. Drain the pasta and mix it with the shrimp sauce.
7. Serve immediately and top with fresh arugula.

Tip

Add chili flakes for extra heat or a splash of pasta water for a creamier sauce.