Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Day 1 of using ingredients in my pantry! Today I used angel hair pasta and canned green beans. Canned vegetables are not my favorite, but they are nice to have around since they last a long time. When I buy a lot of fresh vegetables it seems like some always goes to waste b/c things come up and I won't be home to cook as often as I had intended.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
4-6oz angel hair pasta
6-8oz large deveined frozen shrimp (around 12 - 18)
2 garlic cloves, minced (or pre-chopped garlic in jar, about 1 tsp)
2 tbs butter
1 tbs olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper

Directions:
To thaw the shrimp you will need to let the shrimp sit in cool water. I usually have to dump the water out and refill it once. After thawed cut of the tails.

Cook pasta according to directions on the box. While pasta is cooking heat skillet to medium heat. Add the butter, olive oil and garlic. Once butter is melted add the shrimp and let cook for around 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Add the shrimp mixture to the pasta to combine and add red pepper, italian seasonings, salt & pepper to taste. Serve the shrimp pasta sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Green beans - I heated up the can of green beans (drained) in a pot with 1 tbs butter, salt and lemon pepper.

Easy meal that tastes great!