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Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes

By Paula M. Zwolak

4.2

(50)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes
2 large tomatoes, seeded, diced
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 pound spaghetti
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Additional chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup basil, oregano and dried red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts and lemon juice and simmer until sauce thickens slightly and artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

TagsPastaSpaghettiItalianEuropeanShrimpShellfishSeafoodArtichokeVegetableTomatoMainDinnerNut FreeSimmerSpringBon Appétit
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