Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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very quick, extremely tasty with a great kick if you like spicy. I got it from everyday food magazine but tweeked it a tad!! Ingredients:
4 teaspoons virgin olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic |
2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed) |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon fresh basil |
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano |
1 lb penne pasta |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 lb of penne pasta until al dente. Drain and return pasta to pot.
2. Season shrimp with coarse salt and ground pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2tsp of olive oil over high heat. Add half the shrimp; cook until lightly browned on both sides and opaque throughout, 3-5 minute Transfer to plate; repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.(reduce heat if shrimp browning too quickly).
3. Reduce heat to medium, add crushed garlic, red-pepper flakes, 3 cans tomatoes and Basil and Oregano. Cook stirring occasionally until tomatoes have softened and sauce has thickened. 10-15 minute
4. Season with salt and pepper. Add sauce and shrimp to pasta toss and serve hot.
5. Add a side salad and bread sticks and it is a great meal!
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