Shrimp & Spaghetti
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 8:32pm

Ingredients




2 pounds Frozen Shrimp (thawed) or fresh
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 scallions – chopped
1 bay leaf
1 onion – sliced
1 long hot pepper - chopped
4 cloves garlic – crushed & chopped
3 large tomatoes – chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil - ripped
1/4 cup fresh parsley – chopped
1/2 cup red wine
1 box favorite spaghetti

Preparation

1 In a large frying pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil.  Add the shrimp plus 2 garlic cloves and 1 tsp. oregano.  Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes and cook, stirring the shrimp until they turn opaque. 2 Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. 3 In the same large frying pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion, long hot pepper and scallions heat until the onion turns clear. Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil and bay leaf and the remaining spices. Simmer about 10-12 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and cooked.  Add the wine and simmer on low for about another 30 -35 minutes. 4 Prepare the spaghetti as directed on box. 5 Stir the shrimp and remaining broth into the sauce and simmer on LOW about 1 – 2 minutes, just until heated through.  DO NOT BOIL THE SHRIMP! 6 Add the spaghetti to the shrimp and toss.  Garnish with grated Romano Cheese.

About


This is such a satisfying, tasty and festive meal. 
Enjoy and Always Cook with Love,
Catherine