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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp Diavlo Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of penne pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water for later use.
Preparing Shrimp Diavlo Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Spices
Stir in 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Cook Shrimp
Add 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
