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SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

Bowl of Shrimp Fra Diavolo - juicy shrimp sauteed in a spicy, fresh tomato sauce served over pasta and garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

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Tender shrimp are sauteed in a spicy, fresh tomato sauce.  This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal and yet special enough to serve to guests.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, very finely minced

6 large garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ teaspoon dry oregano

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 ½ pounds cherry, grape, or plum tomatoes, chopped and seeded, reserving any juices

1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes

1 ½ cups dry white wine

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

12 teaspoons sugar

Handful fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 ounces spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini, cooked per the package instructions

Chopped basil or parsley as garnish

4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat the oil In a large skillet over medium heat. 

When shimmering, add the onions and stir to coat with the oil.  Saute, stirring often, until translucent – about 3-5 minutes.

Add the garlic and stir, cooking for another 3 minutes.  Don’t let the garlic brown.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the tomato paste, oregano, and chili flakes. Stir, cooking until the tomato paste is incorporated into the onions and garlic.

Pour in the tomatoes, with any juices, the canned tomatoes, wine, and salt.  Stir well to combine the ingredients.

Cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the fresh tomatoes are soft and beginning to break down.

Sprinkle in the sugar.  Continue to cook for another 5 minutes.  Taste and adjust for salt and sugar.

Use the back of your spoon to break down any large chunks of tomato.

Stir in the basil leaves and shrimp.  Cover the pan and cook until the shrimp turn opaque – about 4-5 minutes.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and turn in the sauce until all of the noodles are coated in the sauce.

Divide the pasta evenly between four bowls.  Top with shrimp and spoon any remaining sauce on top.

Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley and 1 tablespoon cheese per bowl.

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