Italian-Style Shrimp With Spaghetti |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This shrimp dish is prepared much the same way chicken cacciatore is made. This recipe is courtesy of Sunset Magazine with a few minor tweaks here and there. This recipe is quick; less than 30 minutes. Serve with warm bread or rolls and green salad and you are set. Ingredients:
8 ounces dried spaghetti |
3/4 cup finely chopped shallot |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 bay leaf, then discard (during cooking only) |
1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined & cleaned |
salt and pepper |
chopped parsley (garnish) |
fresh shredded romano cheese or parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a 4-5 quart pan over high heat, bring 2 qts of water to a boil. Add pasta & cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, about 10 minutes.
2. Drain and return to pan.
3. Meanwhile, in a 10-12 frying pan over high heat, stir shallots in olive oil, until shallots are limp - about 3 minutes Then add garlic for another 2 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, wine, oregano, basil & bay leaf.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, about 5 minutes.
6. Rinse & drain shrimp; add to sauce. Stir often just until opaque, 5-6 minutes.
7. Discard bay leaf.
8. Stir sauce into cooked pasta.
9. Divide mixture equally among four bowls.
10. Sprinkle with parsley; add salt & pepper and cheese to taste.
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