Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti with Grana Padano & Fresh Herbs

• Deseed the red chili pepper* and slice into thin rings.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the jumbo shrimp for 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and the chilli pepper, then fry for 2 more minutes.
• Remove from the pan and set aside.

*Take care, this ingredient is spicy! Use as preferred.

• Chop the onion and halve the tomatoes.
• Fry the onion and the tomatoes in the same pan for  3 – 4 minutes, then deglaze with the balsamic vinegar.
• Add the tomato paste and fry for 1 - 2 more minutes.

• Add the cream cheese, the smoked paprika and the reserved pasta water, then mix well to combine.
• Reduce the heat and gradually add the spinach, tearing it directly into the pan. Allow to wilt and reduce.
• Zest the lemon and then cut it into quarters.

Did you know... the spinach in this recipe contains iron, a mineral that helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.

• Roughly chop the fresh herbs.
• Transfer the spaghetti to the sauce and toss well to combine, adding more pasta water as necessary.
• Add the shrimp, the lemon zest, the juice of a quarter lemon per person and half of the fresh herbs.
• Mix well, then season to taste with salt and pepper.