Marthas Shrimp Tomato And Basil Pasta Recipes

MARTHA'S SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, add four teaspoons of olive oil and heat over high heat. Add theshrimp and cook umtil they are opaque in color. Cook approximately three minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
• To make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining wo teaspoons of olive oil and garlic. Cook this over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant. Add the canned tomatoes and their juice, the water, and cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer, and stir occasionally, I use a wooden soon to "mash" the tomatoes to help make them saucy. Cook the sauce for approximately 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the pint of tomatoes.
• While making the sauce, cook the linguine as instructed. Drain and return the linguine to the pot. Add the sauce and shrimp. Toss and add the fresh basil a top.

SPICY SHRIMP AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot.
• Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat. Add half the shrimp; cook until lightly browned on both sides and opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and shrimp (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
• Reduce heat to medium; add capers, red-pepper flakes, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add sauce and shrimp to pasta; toss.

SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.