Pasta with shrimp and artichokes

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1mediumOnion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
¼cupChopped fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried
2tablespoonsChopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons
; dried
¼teaspoonDried crushed red pepper
1canStewed tomatoes; (14 1/2-ounce)
2largesTomatoes; seeded, diced
1packFrozen artichoke hearts; thawed (9-ounce)
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
¾poundsSpaghetti
1poundsUncooked medium shrimp; peeled, deveined
Additional chopped fresh basil
½cupFreshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ¼ cup basil, oregano and dried red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts and lemon juice and simmer until sauce thickens slightly and artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.

Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

Serves 4.

Bon Appetit March 1995

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1683 Calories (kcal); 34g Total Fat; (17% calories from fat); 50g Protein; 296g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 121mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 17 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 7½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.