Italian-Style Shrimp With Spaghetti

Manami's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces dried spaghetti
• ¾ cup finely chopped shallot
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• ½ 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.