Shrimp, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

This is for pasta lovers!  Youngsters and adults will love this pasta dish since it includes ingredients everyone in the family loves: shrimp tomato and basil!  Yes, this shrimp, tomato and basil pasta recipe will make you the star of the night at home.  Try it and see what happens!

Shrimp, Tomato and Basil Pasta

Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 6 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 pound linguine
• 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces, plus extra leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high.
2. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
3. Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes.
5. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
6. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

Enjoy!

- The Moms Buzz

source: Food EveryDay Magazine