Shrimp and Grits with Marinara Sauce

• 2 medium Vidalia onions, coarsely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili powder
• 6 servings creamy white grits, cooked in milk or chicken broth
• 23 cups Marinara Sauce (recipe follows, or use storebought)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 or 5 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup red wine
• Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• Two 29-ounce cans tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons The Ladys House Seasoning
• (makes about 3 quarts)

1. Saute the onions and bell pepper in oil until crisp-tender.
2. Add the shrimp and saute until pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Season with cayenne pepper and chili powder to taste.
4. Add the cooked grits.
5. Spoon grits into individual serving bowls, and ladle 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce over each serving.
6. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley or basil.
7. Re-season, if necessary, with cayenne pepper and chili powder.
8. Serve with crusty garlic bread.
9. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat, then saute the onions, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent (be careful not to burn the garlic).
10. Stir often to keep the vegetables from sticking.
11. Add the herbs and continue to stir for 1 minute.
12. Add the wine (pour yourself a glass as well and enjoy) and cook, stirring for 1 minute longer.
13. Add the diced tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes, then add the tomato sauce, sugar, and House Seasoning.
14. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours.
15. The longer it cooks, the thicker it gets.
16. Freeze any extra.

vidalia onions, green bell pepper, vegetable oil, shrimp, cayenne pepper, chili powder, white grits, marinara sauce, freshly grated parmesan, parsley, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, fresh basil, thyme, fresh oregano, red wine, tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shrimp-and-grits-with-marinara-sauce-384789 (may not work)