Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lbs medium shrimp
• 1 1/2 lbs pasta (linguine, or any thin spaghetti you may have on hand)
• 10 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 whole garlic cloves

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes or fresh plum tomatoes (enough to fill blender 2 times)
• 1 cup of chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (can also substitute with fresh basil if you like)

Directions

1. 1

   If you plan on using fresh tomatoes, simply wash, take stem area off, and place in blender to puree.

2. 2

   Place tomatoes, olive oil, whole cloves of garlic, parsley in large pot and cook slowly for 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

3. 3

   If using fresh tomatoes, it will need extra cooking time of 15 minutes. Garlic cloves should be very soft and sauce should have nice consistency- not watery.

4. 4

   During last 15 minutes add the shrimp.

5. 5

   Season to taste with salt and some red pepper flakes if you like.

6. 6

   Place water to boil in another large pot.

7. 7

   when boiling add a tablespoon of oil(prevents pasta from sticking).

8. 8

   Place pasta in boiling water & stir, stir often.

9. 9

   Put timer on for exactly 11 minutes.

10. 10

    Drain pasta, place in large platter & mix together with sauce. Enjoy!