Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti

Tender, succulent shrimp and al dente Spaghetti are tossed in a spicy, tomato based sauce flavored with garlic, white wine and fresh herbs.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp (medium to large peeled and deveined)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and black pepper ( to taste)
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 28 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
• chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil)
• 1 lb spaghetti

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper in a bowl; toss to coat.
3. 3Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip, and cook another 30 seconds (the shrimp should be just underdone). Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl and set aside.
4. 4Add the onion to the pan the pan and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
5. 5Add the wine to the pan and allow to cook down by half while deglazing the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits that may have stuck to the pan.
6. 6Stir in the tomatoes and herbs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water, return to a boil and cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just underdone. Reserve a cup of pasta water and then drain well and set aside.
8. 8Once the tomatoes have simmered into a sauce, taste for seasoning. Then season with salt as needed. Add the pasta and shrimp to the pan with any juices and garlic in the bowl. Cook another minute to allow the shrimp and pasta to finish cooking in the sauce (adding some of the reserved pasta water to the pan to loosen as needed)
9. 9Serve hot.