Spicy Shrimp and Penne With Puttanesca Sauce

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Rachael Ray"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb penne
• coarse salt
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 -10 whole anchovy fillets
• 1⁄2 cup pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
• 3 -4 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

directions

1. Place a big pot of water on to boil; add in penne and salt; cook to al dente; drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add in olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and anchovies; break up the fish with the back of a wooden spoon until the melt into the oil.
4. Add in the olives, capers, and tomatoes; bring the sauce to a bubble and add in the shrimp, scattering them in a single layer.
5. Cover the pan to cook the shrimp, 3-4 minutes.
6. Uncover the pan and add in the parsley; toss and adjust the seasonings to taste.
7. Add drained pasta to the sauce; toss to combine and serve hot.

Reviews

[Diane S]

This recipe is worth 5 stars, because I did some changes in this recipe. First I used less garlic (husband does not like alot of it) and used less crushed red pepper. I like spicy food, but I think 2 tsps, of crushed red pepper maybe too much, also omitted the anchovies (we don't like them) this recipe is a favorite of ours.