Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta *

 12 oz linguine (or your preferred pasta)

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup EVOO

1 1/2 pounds peeled, deveined, tails off shrimp

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, adjust to preferred taste

1 clove garlic, minced

8 oz chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Cook pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water until almost cooked through.  Add the peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat.  Add shrimp, red pepper flakes and garlic.  Cook the shrimp 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn just opaque.  Add broth and cook 2 minutes longer, or until hot.  Add salt and pepper.  Toss the pasta and peas with shrimp.  Add parsley and serve immediately. 

Serves 4