Meals Matter

Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Pasta

Contributed By: trina
Everyday Food

This was featured in the local newspaper as a great tasting, quick to prepare recipe.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

Coarse salt, such as kosher, and ground pepper

6 tsp Olive oil, divided use

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice

2 cups Water

2-3 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 pound Linguine

1 1/2 cups Lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces or chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish

Preparation

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat 4 tsp olive oil over high heat. add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl; set aside.

2. Prepare sauce: To same skillet, add remaining 2 tsp oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and juice, along with 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced and saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cherry tomatoes.

3. Meanwhile in large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp and bail; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss. Serve immediately garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

Cook's Notes

Save time by buying shrimp that is shelled and deveined but have the tails intact.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: acumama

This is a nice quick tasty meal. Four stars instead of five because it's so simple. I put it on the weekly menu planner for my husband's night to cook - he loved it. Doable and yummy.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 252
Total Fat: 5.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 32.1 g
Protein: 18.7 g
Calcium: 104 mg
Sodium: 582 mg
Fiber: 2.3 g