Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Pasta and Recipes for a Complete Meal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• coarse salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups water
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 lb linguine
• 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons of the oil over high heat.

3. 3

   Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally. About 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and garlic.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat until fragrant. About 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Add canned tomatoes and the juice along with the water.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy. About 15 minutes or until desired thickness.

10. 10

    Stir in grape tomatoes.

11. 11

    Meanwhile in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente.

12. 12

    Drain and return pasta to pot.

13. 13

    Add tomato sauce, shrimp and basil.

14. 14

    Toss and serve immediately.