A bold yet effortless Italian seafood pasta made with organic garlic olive oil and sweet Mediterranean shrimp.

This dish is summer in Sicily: simple, elegant, and deeply flavorful. Wild red shrimp from the Mediterranean meet silky strands of spaghetti, garlic slivers, and a generous pour of Bona Furtuna’s Garlic Infused Olive Oil. A little heat, a lot of flavor—and just the right amount of drama for dinner.

Whether you're cooking for a quiet night in or a backyard dinner party, this easy garlic shrimp pasta is the kind of recipe that looks impressive but takes under 30 minutes. And with ingredients this good, it practically makes itself. (How easy is that?)

SPAGHETTI ROSSO DI MAZZARA WITH GARLIC INFUSED OLIVE OIL & WILD RED SHRIMP

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

▢ 12 oz Bona Furtuna Organic Spaghetti
▢ 1 lb wild red shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on or off)
▢ 4 tbsp Bona Furtuna Garlic Infused Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling
▢ 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
▢ 1/2 tsp Bona Furtuna Sicilian Chili Flakes (adjust to taste)
▢ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
▢ 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
▢ Sea salt, to taste
▢ Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just shy of al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large sauté pan, heat 3 tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and chili flakes. Cook gently for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
3. Add shrimp to the pan and season lightly with sea salt. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Add lemon juice and optional white wine. Let it simmer for 30 seconds to blend.
4. Add drained pasta to the pan with the shrimp and toss to coat. Drizzle in a bit more Garlic Infused Olive Oil and splash of pasta water until glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Plate with herbs and serve immediately, with a chilled glass of Vermentino or sparkling water with lemon. For a final flourish, add a drizzle of oil over each bowl before serving.
6. Mangiamo.
   

WHY IT WORKS

• Bona Furtuna Garlic Infused Olive Oil creates a rich, slow-roasted flavor without fuss
• Wild red shrimp (like Gambero Rosso) bring natural sweetness and umami
• A handful of ingredients become something restaurant-worthy in under 30 minutes
• It’s a one-pan, crowd-pleasing Italian pasta recipe for any night of the week

PAIR IT WITH

• A simple arugula salad with shaved Parmigiano and Bona Furtuna Lemon Olive Oil
• Toasted rustic bread with Bona Furtuna Olive Tapenade or Sicilian olives
• A crisp white wine or Sicilian rosé

FAQs

What kind of shrimp should I use?

• This recipe is ideal with Mediterranean red shrimp, but any wild-caught large shrimp or prawns will work beautifully.

Can I use another pasta shape?

• Yes! Spaghetti or linguine are traditional, but bucatini, tagliatelle, or even Bona Furtuna’s Busiate can be lovely alternatives.

Is this dish spicy?

• Just a touch. Adjust the chili flakes to your liking—or omit for a milder version.

What does garlic infused olive oil taste like?

• Our Garlic Infused Olive Oil has a deep, savory flavor with sweet roasted garlic notes—perfect for pasta, grilled veggies, or finishing seafood.

Can I make this ahead of time?

• It’s best served fresh, but you can prep the shrimp and garlic in advance and assemble everything quickly at dinnertime.