Spaghetti with Tomatoes & Shrimp
You make a simple red sauce, then add the sauteed shrimp and serve it over whole wheat pasta for this easy dinner.
Ingredients
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8 ounces dried whole wheat or 50 percent whole wheat spaghetti
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 14-1/2-ounce cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon drained capers
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.
3.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, capers, and red pepper flakes to the large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp mixture to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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