Spicy Shrimp Linguine

By CathyRice

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 c dry red wine
• 2 T chopped fresh oregano, or 2 t dried
• 3/4 lb linguine
• 1/4 c chopped parsley
• 1/2 t crushed red pepper
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t sugar
• 1/4 t coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 1b large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• HINT: Can substitute canned diced tomatoes with either oregano and basil or with "Italian seasoning"

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a very large nonstick skillet, then add the onions and garlic. Saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, wine, oregano, crushed pepper, salt, sugar, and ground pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

Add the shrimp to the sauce and simmer, uncovered, until the shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Toss at once with the sauce adn sprinkle with parsley.

You can make the sauce for this recipe a few hours ahead of time, cover it, and let it sit on the stove. Then reheat the sauce and add the shrimp a few minutes before you're ready to eat.