Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Pasta and Recipes for a Complete Meal |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Add a bottle of Chardonnay and a salad (Bacon and Cheese Salad With Honey Dressing) and some bread (Kittencal's Parmesan Garlic Bread or Garlic Toast) and you should have a great meal! Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed |
coarse salt |
fresh ground pepper |
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice |
2 cups water |
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved |
1/2 lb linguine |
1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces |
Directions:
1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons of the oil over high heat.
3. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally. About 3 minutes.
4. Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
5. In the same skillet add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and garlic.
6. Cook over medium heat until fragrant. About 30 seconds.
7. Add canned tomatoes and the juice along with the water.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy. About 15 minutes or until desired thickness.
10. Stir in grape tomatoes.
11. Meanwhile in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente.
12. Drain and return pasta to pot.
13. Add tomato sauce, shrimp and basil.
14. Toss and serve immediately.
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