PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND GARLIC SAUCE

Pasta With Shrimp and Garlic Sauce image

I came across this recipe years ago in one of my mother's cooking magazines and it turned out very well. The flavour changes depending on the type of wine you use.

Provided by Canadian Pixie

Categories Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or basil)
1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned, uncooked
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb cooked pasta (spaghetti, fettucini or linguini)
1/4 cup butter, cut in small pieces

Steps:

In large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter; cook onion and garlic until tender.
Add half of the parsley (or basil) and shrimp, cook for 1 minutes.
Add tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Cook just until shrimp turn opaque and begin to curl.
Remove from heat and reheat just before pasta is ready.
Place cooked pasta over butter in warm serving dish; pour sauce over and toss until pasta is well coated and most of liquid has been absorbed.
Garnish with fresh parsley.

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