Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded, diced
- 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
- Additional chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup basil, oregano and dried red pepper and stir 1 minute.
- Add stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts and lemon juice and simmer until sauce thickens slightly and artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer.
- Stir in shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to coat.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil.
- Serve, passing Parmesan separately.
olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh basil, fresh oregano, red pepper, tomatoes, tomatoes, lemon juice, spaghetti, shrimp, fresh basil, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-shrimp-and-artichokes-474 (may not work)