Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

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: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons  virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 (14 1/2ounce) 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!