Penne with Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Sauce

By DreiFromBK

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped jarred cherry peppers , plus 2 tablespoons cherry pepper brine (see note)
• Salt and pepper
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 pound penne pasta (see note)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons oil, cherry peppers, cherry pepper brine, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper in bowl; set aside.

2. Heat remaining oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Add shrimp mixture and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.

3. While sauce simmers, add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve cup cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add tomato-shrimp mixture and oregano to pot and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.