Cooking Steps

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil, add pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente.
• Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water for later use.
• While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add minced garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer, cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp and set aside.
• Pour the jarred marinara sauce into the same skillet, add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
• Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the marinara sauce, then add the cooked shrimp back to the pan.
• Toss everything together until well coated; if the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
• Divide the pasta among plates, garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately.