Grandpa Pete’s Shrimp Sauté Over Pasta

Shrimp Sauté Over Pasta is a simple yet impressive dish that comes together quickly when you start with quality ingredients like Grandpa Pete’s Garlic Sauce and tender shrimp. Lightly sautéed vegetables, savory sausage, and juicy shrimp are brought together in a rich garlic sauce that coats every strand of pasta with bold, balanced flavor. It’s the kind of meal that feels special enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner—perfect for casual gatherings, family meals, or anytime you want a restaurant-style dish without the extra effort. Fresh, flavorful, and deeply satisfying, this shrimp sauté is always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients:

1. 1 lb. peeled & deveined shrimp (size of your choice)
2. 2 fully cooked andouille sausage or (sausage of your choice) cut in ½” slices
3. ½ cup of chopped onions
4. 2 small chopped celery stalks
5. 1 chopped red or green bell pepper
6. 2 or 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
7. 2 tablespoons butter
8. 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
9. Salt & pepper, to taste
10. 1 lb. of thin spaghetti
11. 1 jar Grandpa Pete’s Garlic Sauce
12. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
13. Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the thin spaghetti until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing it to warm through and lightly brown.

4. Stir in the onions, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until the shrimp start to turn pink.
6. Pour in the jar of Grandpa Pete’s Garlic Sauce, followed by the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
7. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer until the shrimp are fully cooked and tender.
8. Transfer the drained pasta to a large serving platter. Spoon the shrimp sauté evenly over the pasta.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and finish with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with Italian crusty bread and your favorite wine.

Notes & Tips:

• This dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

• Grandpa Pete’s Garlic Sauce adds bold, balanced flavor without extra prep — be sure to stir well so every bite is coated.

• For a lighter option, reduce the sausage or omit it entirely and let the shrimp shine.