Linguine Marinara with Shrimp Recipe

Linguine Marinara with Shrimp Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Cook the pasta as directed on package until just tender; drain, cover and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp; saute until just cooked, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add remaining oil to the empty skillet; add garlic and pepper flakes; cook until garlic starts to sizzle. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Lower heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, until flavors blend and sauce is thick enough to coat the pasta; about 10 minutes. Add shrimp and parsley to the tomato mixture. Cook to heat through.
  3. Drain pasta. Add about 2/3 of the sauce to pasta and toss. Serve with remaining sauce spooned over pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese.