Spaghetti with Tomatoes & Shrimp - Recipe.com

By Valarie

You make a simple red sauce, then add the sauteed shrimp and serve it over whole wheat pasta for this easy dinner.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried whole wheat or 50 percent whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 14 1/2 ounce can no-salt-added whole tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.

3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, capers, and red pepper flakes to the large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp mixture to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.