Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Submitted by SherriLaCroix

"very quick, extremely tasty with a great kick if you like spicy. I got it from everyday food magazine but tweeked it a tad!!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

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!