Pasta With Shrimp Pomodoro Sauce
"This is nice and light for a pasta dish, and quick to put together. For your basic pomodoro sauce to serve anytime with pasta, simply omit the shrimp. I do think the choice of canned tomatoes is extremely important, and effects the overall quality of the sauce. I definitely use imported Italian tomatoes, preferably San Marzano."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb dry pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, including liquid
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 fresh basil leaves, slivered
directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until light brown, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the simmering sauce.
- Cover and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 4 m inutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the basil.
- Toss with cooked pasta.
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Reviews
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This is simple, quick and delicious. I cut the recipe in half and used diced tomatoes plus a quarter of a can of diced roasted tomatoes with green chilies, that gave it some extra kick. I also use pesto in place of fresh basil. Made for PRMRT
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
