SHRIMP CACCIATORE

Shrimp Cacciatore image

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 22

TOMATO SAUCE BASE
1/4 c olive oil
1 carrot,sliced thin
3 garlic cloves,chopped28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried basil
1/2 c red wine
1 green pepper,minced
salt & pepper,to taste
CACCIATORE
2 t. olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 green pepper,cut in thin strips
1 red bell pepper,cut in thin strips
1 large tomato,cut into 8 wedges
1 large onion,thinly sliced
2 c fresh mushrooms,sliced
1 1/2 c tomato sauce base
1/2 c white wine
2 lbs shrimp
1 t. garlic powder
1 1/2 lbs long pasta

Steps:

1. Tomato Sauce Base: Heat olive oil and lightly brown the carrot for 5 minutes. Add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer for 40 minutes. After simmering is done discard the carrot and green pepper.
2. Cacciatore: Heat 2 Tbl oil and add red pepper, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, onion, mushrooms and stir fry until onion is softened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce base and the white wine. Simmer for 10 minutes. In a separate pan heat 1 Tbl olive oil and add shrimp, salt,pepper and garlic,cook until shrimp are JUST cooked. Add shrimp to the sauce and serve over pasta.