Spaghetti with shrimps and cream cheese

Spaghetti with shrimp and creamy sauce has a delicate flavor and garlic aroma.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 250 g
• Lemon - 1 pc.
• Large shrimps (peeled) - 450 g
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp. l.
• Garlic (thinly sliced) - 3 cloves
• Red pepper flakes - 1/8 tsp
• Dry white wine - 1/4 cup
• Mascarpone cheese - 1/2 cup
• Chives (finely chopped) - 2 tbsp. l.
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Boil the spaghetti in slightly salted water until al dente (slightly undercooked), according to the instructions on the package.
2. Meanwhile, rub the lemon zest on a fine grater (you need 1 1/2 teaspoons). Squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of zest, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the same amount of pepper.
3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the garlic in the heated oil and add the red pepper flakes, cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. Place the shrimps in a frying pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until pink. Pour the wine and lemon juice over the shrimp, bring to a boil and cook for another 1 minute.
4. Throw the spaghetti in a colander, having reserved 3/4 cup of water beforehand. Transfer the spaghetti to the shrimp skillet, pour in 1/2 cup of reserved water and add the mascarpone. Mix spaghetti with shrimp well, season with salt and pepper to taste, add more reserved water if necessary. Remove the pan from the stove, add the remaining zest and chives, stir again and serve the shrimp spaghetti immediately.