Bucatini Pasta with Shrimp

By ldijoe

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Bucatni pasta
• 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 lb. (about 12) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp. torn fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic over medium heat, about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes, tossing once or twice. Add the tomato sauce and cook until heated through another 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Drain and add pasta to the sauté pan, toss to coat. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt, Parmesan and basil.