Italian-Style Shrimp With Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried spaghetti
• 3/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf, then discard (during cooking only)
• 1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined & cleaned
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley (garnish)
• fresh shredded romano cheese or parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a 4-5 quart pan over high heat, bring 2 qts of water to a boil. Add pasta & cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and return to pan.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a 10-12" frying pan over high heat, stir shallots in olive oil, until shallots are limp - about 3 minutes Then add garlic for another 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, wine, oregano, basil & bay leaf.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Rinse & drain shrimp; add to sauce. Stir often just until opaque, 5-6 minutes.

7. 7

   Discard bay leaf.

8. 8

   Stir sauce into cooked pasta.

9. 9

   Divide mixture equally among four bowls.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with parsley; add salt & pepper and cheese to taste.