Thursday, October 20, 2016

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

We have been trying to grocery shop only a couple times a month because Costco is far away, driving anywhere takes forever, and we have to give up a parking spot and try and find a good spot when we get back, and it's just a big headache. So my pantry has become my best friend helping us not make the weekly trek to the store. This is one of my favourite panty meals. We always have frozen shrimp in the freezer, but this would also be good with chicken, shrimp just cooks so quickly. In the time it takes to boil water and cook pasta, dinner is done!

Ingredients:
12 oz Penne pasta
1 T olive oil
1 T butter
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shrimp (peeled and cleaned)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp crush red pepper flakes or to taste
Chopped parsley

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil and butter to a skillet and heat over medium. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on the first side. Flip to the other side. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the whole can of tomatoes (juice and all) to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Keep the heat at medium and cook for about 5 minutes. Once the sauce is a little bit thickened, add the cooked and drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to combine and add the shrimp. Serve with chopped parsley if desired.





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