Linguine with Shrimp & Basil

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chopped basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3/4 lb linguine

Directions

1. 1

   In saucepan, mash tomatoes with juice; add tomato paste, half of basil, garlic, onion and oregano.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or til onion is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.

3. 3

   Add shrimp to saucepan.

4. 4

   Cover and cook for about 3 minutes or just until shrimp are pink and firm.

5. 5

   Cook linguine for 8-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain well.

7. 7

   Toss with tomato sauce and remaining basil.