Marthas Shrimp Tomato And Basil Pasta Recipes

MARTHA'S SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, add four teaspoons of olive oil and heat over high heat. Add theshrimp and cook umtil they are opaque in color. Cook approximately three minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
• To make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining wo teaspoons of olive oil and garlic. Cook this over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant. Add the canned tomatoes and their juice, the water, and cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer, and stir occasionally, I use a wooden soon to "mash" the tomatoes to help make them saucy. Cook the sauce for approximately 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the pint of tomatoes.
• While making the sauce, cook the linguine as instructed. Drain and return the linguine to the pot. Add the sauce and shrimp. Toss and add the fresh basil a top.

TOMATO & BASIL SHRIMP IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; keep warm.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir occasionally until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate with a slotted spoon.
• Cook garlic in skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add remaining butter, extra virgin olive oil, tomato and basil. Stir in shrimp.
• Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with additional chopped fresh basil

BAKED SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees with rack set in upper third. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add scallions, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until no liquid remains in skillet, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add shrimp and mint to skillet. Stir to combine; transfer to an 8-inch square (or other shallow 2-quart) baking dish. Crumble feta over top.
• Bake until liquid is bubbling, cheese is beginning to brown, and shrimp in center of dish are opaque, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with Orzo and Green Beans, sprinkled with additional chopped mint.

TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in cooked and drained pasta. Tear tomatoes and cheese; scatter over pasta. Garnish with basil leaves, and sprinkle with pepper.

TOMATO AND SHRIMP PASTA WITH FETA

Steps:

• Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and oregano. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, and capers, if using. Cook, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until sauce thickens, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 2/3 cup tomato sauce for Baked Shrimp.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente; drain. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pot and heat over medium-high. Add 3/4 pound shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Return pasta to pot and add tomato sauce; stir to combine. Serve pasta topped with 4 ounces crumbled feta.