Spaghetti with Shrimp In Spicy Sicilian Sauce

Spaghetti with Shrimp In Spicy Sicilian Sauce
Main Ingredient: Clams Shrimp Noodles and Pastas Tomatoes

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Spaghetti with Shrimp In Spicy Sicilian Sauce ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 T Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 anchovy filets; oiled packed -- oil reserved
  • drain and chop filets
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 29 oz canned crushed tomatoes in puree
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c mediterranean black olives -- pit and chop
  • then measure
  • 2 T bottled capers -- rinsed
  • and coarsely chopped if large
  • 1 t Dried oregano
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 lb medium shrimp -- peeled and deveined

Cooking Spaghetti with Shrimp In Spicy Sicilian Sauce

1. 1. Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender.
3. 2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and oil from the anchovy can in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 1 minute.
5. Add the anchovy filets and stir until they dissolve into paste, about 1 minute.
6. 3. Into the skillet, stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano and red pepper, and bring to a simmer.
7. Reducei heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and firm, about 3 minutes.
9. 4. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the shrimp sauce and mix well.
10. Transfer to a warmed, large serving bowl.
11. Serve immediately.