Marthas Shrimp Tomato And Basil Pasta Recipes

SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

CORN, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and a generous amount of salt. Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and run under cold water to cool. Drain well; set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until translucent, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Add corn. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until color is set, and the corn is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat; let stand until cool.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn mixture, tomatoes, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and cheese. Toss to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning.

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.

SHRIMP AND PASTA WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients then sprinkle over both sides of the shrimp.
• In a large nonstick saute pan, heat oil over high heat until it starts to shimmer, 1-2 minute.
• Add the shrimp in a single layer and 30 seconds; turn shrimp and cook on other side 30 seconds.
• With slotted spoon, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain.
• Reduce heat to med and add onion and garlic to pan, stirring well; cook 2-3 min until the onion starts to soften.
• Add the tomatoes, sugar, and dried basil; cook, stirring, 3 minute.
• Increase heat to high, stirring well and bring to a boil; cook for 1 min, stirring, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook for 10 more minute.
• Add shrimp and water, stir well, and cook an additional 3-4 minute.
• Add pasta and fresh basil to sauce and toss well; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.