Wine and pasta...need i say more?!

I chanced upon this fantastic chardonnay called Domaine de Pellehaut while rummaging through our wine cabinet and i was hooked for life!

I kid you not, I must've done my fair share of drinking out there but i really never found a white that i really liked. The moment i chanced upon this, it became my holy grail!!! 

Now, every time hubby goes travelling...all i say is "make sure you stop by duty free and get some wine!" Forget about about buying me a souvenir, all i need is the entire cellar :)

This should go wonderfully well with this super easy Spaghetti Aglio Olio Peperoncino e Gamberi! It's a quick fast dish you can whip up in a jiffy when you have unexpected guests drop in for dinner...provided you have all the ingredients, of course :)

I actually saw this recipe on tv by some italian chef called Gino and the original recipe called for lobster but I have modified it a bit ....after all, who keeps lobster on hand for unexpected guests? :) 

Hope you get to try it!

Spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino e gamberi

1 pack spaghetti pasta (preferably an italian brand)

1 c. extra virgin olive oil (aka EVOO)

3 thai red chilies, chopped (or more according to taste)

1 kg. medium size shrimps, shelled and deveined

1 glass white wine

1 chicken stock cube

1/4 c. italian parsley leaves (also called flat leaf parsley, very different from chinese parsley)

1 whole garlic bulb, peeled and chopped

Salt & pepper according to taste

Parmesan cheese (to sprinkle)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. In another pan, heat 1 c. EVOO for 1 minute on a low fire.
3. Add chopped garlic, red chilies and stir for 30 secs. Don't let garlic brown, otherwise it gives a bitter taste.
4. Throw in the shrimps, stir for 1 minute. Then add the chicken stock cube.
5. Add 1 glass of wine (remember the rule, cook with wine that you can drink)
6. Increase the heat and stir for 1 minute  letting the alcohol evaporate.
7. Add chopped parsley, turn off heat then add drained, spaghetti pasta. Mix well.
8. Put on serving dish and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Buon Appetito!