Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Tomato Shrimp Pasta

from cravinghomecooked.com
30 min
6 servings

This Tomato Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and oh so satisfying weeknight dinner. If you've never made your own red sauce before, this simple recipe will knock your socks off!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti (uncooked)
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
  • 1 cup white wine (dry)
  • 1/3 cup parsley (fresh, chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the shrimp: In a large pot or dutch oven add 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Spread the shrimp evenly over the bottom of the pot and cook for 1 minute till the shrimp turns pink and slightly brown before transferring the shrimp to a plate.

  3. 3

    Create the sauce: Add the remaining olive oil to the pot and saute the onions and garlic till the onion is translucent and soft. Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, remaining salt and red pepper flakes, oregano and white wine. Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer before allowing to cook for an additional 5 minutes till the sauce has thickened.

  4. 4

    Finish the dish: Return the shrimp to the pot, including the accumulated juices, to the sauce. Stir in the parsley and cooked spaghetti. Toss everything together and serve hot.