SHRIMP AND PASTA WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

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Make and share this Shrimp and Pasta With Basil and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SandwichQueen

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, grated (or finely minced)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup water
1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 -2 tablespoon fresh basil
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients then sprinkle over both sides of the shrimp.
  • In a large nonstick saute pan, heat oil over high heat until it starts to shimmer, 1-2 minute.
  • Add the shrimp in a single layer and 30 seconds; turn shrimp and cook on other side 30 seconds.
  • With slotted spoon, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain.
  • Reduce heat to med and add onion and garlic to pan, stirring well; cook 2-3 min until the onion starts to soften.
  • Add the tomatoes, sugar, and dried basil; cook, stirring, 3 minute.
  • Increase heat to high, stirring well and bring to a boil; cook for 1 min, stirring, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook for 10 more minute.
  • Add shrimp and water, stir well, and cook an additional 3-4 minute.
  • Add pasta and fresh basil to sauce and toss well; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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