ITALIAN-STYLE SHRIMP WITH SPAGHETTI

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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.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces dried spaghetti
3/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Drain and return to pan.
  • 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.
  • Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, wine, oregano, basil & bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Rinse & drain shrimp; add to sauce. Stir often just until opaque, 5-6 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Stir sauce into cooked pasta.
  • Divide mixture equally among four bowls.
  • Sprinkle with parsley; add salt & pepper and cheese to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 737.9, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 10.4, Protein 34.1

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