Shrimp Puttanesca with Pasta

Cooking Instructions

METHOD:

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 Tablespoon olive oil, refrigerate.

Heat remaining oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute for 1 minute. Add capers and olives, and saute an additional minute.

Using your fingers, crush the whole tomatoes in their liquid. Add to the caper mixture along with the stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shrimp just before serving.

While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in salted boiling water. Drain and divide among 4 bowls. Serve shrimp and sauce over pasta.

Round Out the Meal:

With thick, crusty Italian bread.

Kid Friendly:

Omit the red pepper flakes.