Italian-Style Shrimp With Spaghetti

• 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

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. Drain and return to pan.
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. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, wine, oregano, basil & bay leaf.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, about 5 minutes.
6. Rinse & drain shrimp; add to sauce. Stir often just until opaque, 5-6 minutes.
7. Discard bay leaf.
8. Stir sauce into cooked pasta.
9. Divide mixture equally among four bowls.
10. Sprinkle with parsley; add salt & pepper and cheese to taste.

shallot, garlic, olive oil, italianstyle diced, tomato paste, white wine, oregano, basil, bay leaf, shrimp, salt, parsley, romano cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-style-shrimp-with-spaghetti-143035 (may not work)