Spicy Shrim...m m good

Made some good Spicy Shrimp Pasta.

Got the recipe from cookinglight.com, on their website its called Shrimp Arrabbiata.

The ingredients list:

6 ounces Linguini (if you want to make it healthier use whole wheat or whole grain, I dont like those pastas so I use the Ronzoni with the added nutrients)

2 tbsp ollive oil

1 - 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (use can use frozen too, just make sure to thaw before cooking)

1/2 cup chopped onion (yellow or white)

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp minced garlic (use can use the stuff in the glass jar)

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes ( I use a 25 ounce whole tomatoes, and crush them myself, I dont use the whole can but I do like more tomatoes and juice on stand by just in case)

2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Heres What I add

1 Shallot chopped fine
Chives (fresh or freeze dried)
extra onion
extra garlic

So to start cooking I suppose

Make sure you start your pasta cooking soon, this recipe comes together quickly

Heat one TBSP olive oil in your skilled and add shrimp, cooking for about 2 minutes each side till done. Then remove from pan.

Add other TBSP olive oil to pan and then add your onion (and shallot if you like) and let sweat for a couple of minutes. Then add your garlic, let that sweat for a couple of minutes, then add the crushed red pepper and dried basil ( you can add more red pepper if you want some more spice but be careful the heat will creep up on you) Then add your tomato paste, stir in well and let the raw flavor cook off for a minute or so then add your diced tomatoes and juice. Bring to a boil (add chives now if your going to use them) and let the sauce reduce by half (about 5 minutes) stir often. After the sauce has reduced add shrimp back in and heat through (about 3 minutes)

Serve over your pasta and enjoy!