Shrimp Marinara

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Shrimp marinara hits all the right spots - tasty shrimp with homemade tomato sauce served over spaghetti. A quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients:
  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until nearly opaque, turning once.
  4. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and simmer to heat through, about 1 minute. Serve over spaghetti, topped with additional fresh basil.