Entrée: Italy – Italian Spicy Shrimp Pasta

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 20 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) white shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 / 2–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine, optional
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, to taste
Pasta (linguine or spaghetti), for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté briefly until fragrant.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, wine (if using) and oregano; simmer 10–15 minutes to develop the sauce and reduce slightly.
3. Season sauce with salt and pepper, then add shrimp and cook 3–5 minutes until shrimp are opaque.
4. Stir in chopped basil or parsley, remove from heat.
5. Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with additional herbs.