Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes Recipe

Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded, diced
  • 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • Additional chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup basil, oregano and dried red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts and lemon juice and simmer until sauce thickens slightly and artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.