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Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Begin cooking the shrimp and sauce while the pot of water is coming to a boil so everything is ready at the same time. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can easily become tough.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne or other short tubular pasta shape
2 pounds fresh or frozen (thawed) medium (36 to 40 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined (see page 361), tails removed
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat. Add half the shrimp; cook until lightly browned on both sides and opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and shrimp (reduce heat if the shrimp brown too quickly).

    Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, capers, red-pepper flakes, and tomatoes with their juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened and sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Add sauce and shrimp to pasta; toss to combine and reheat over medium-low if necessary before serving.

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