Spaghetti w/ Tomatoes and Shrimp

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4
15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried whole wheat or 50 percent whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 , 14 1/2 ounce cans of no-salt-added whole tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
  • Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, capers, and red pepper flakes to the large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp mixture to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.