Shrimp Marinara

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

Ingredient :

  • 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) 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 :

Gather all ingredients.

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until nearly opaque, turning once.

Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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.

Return shrimp to skillet and simmer to heat through, about 1 minute. Serve over spaghetti, topped with additional fresh basil.