Shrimp Marinara

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until nearly opaque, turning once.

  4. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  5. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10 minutes.

  6. Return shrimp to skillet and simmer to heat through, about 1 minute. Serve over spaghetti, topped with additional fresh basil.