Mediterranean-Inspired Pasta – Let's Love to Cook

Ingredients

• Thin spaghetti or any long pasta of choice
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil, plus extra depending on protein choice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1-2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 7.5oz jar quartered artichoke hearts, oil drained
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 Tablespoons dry white wine, optional (such as Pinot Grigio)
• Fresh parsley and oregano, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Cheese for serving, such as feta or parmesan
• ½ pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes