Bucatini with Shrimp

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bucatini pasta
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 lbs (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

In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.

2.
In a large saute 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 to 3 minutes.

3.
Drain and add pasta to the saute pan, toss to coat. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt, Parmesan and basil.