Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

• 4 teaspoons virgin olive oil
• 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cansdiced tomatoes with garlic
• 2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 12 teaspoon fresh basil
• 12 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1 lb penne pasta
• salt and pepper

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 lb of penne pasta until al dente.
2. Drain and return pasta to pot.
3. Season shrimp with coarse salt and ground pepper.
4. In a large skillet, heat 2tsp of olive oil over high heat.
5. Add half the shrimp; cook until lightly browned on both sides and opaque throughout, 3-5 minute Transfer to plate; repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.
6. (reduce heat if shrimp browning too quickly).
7. Reduce heat to medium, add crushed garlic, red-pepper flakes, 3 cans tomatoes and Basil and Oregano.
8. Cook stirring occasionally until tomatoes have softened and sauce has thickened.
9. 10-15 minute
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Add sauce and shrimp to pasta toss and serve hot.
12. Add a side salad and bread sticks and it is a great meal!

virgin olive oil, red pepper, tomatoes, shrimp, garlic, fresh basil, fresh oregano, penne pasta, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-shrimp-and-tomato-pasta-122274 (may not work)