Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Shrimp & Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:
1 pound fettuccine pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 flat fillets anchovies
1 hot red or green chile, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine 
1/2 cup chicken stock
One 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes in puree
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
3/4 pound large shrimp—deveined, tails discarded, and halved lengthwise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons butter
10 basil leaves, chopped roughly

Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. 
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Stir in the anchovies, chile, and garlic then cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, the tomatoes, and crush the tomatoes with a masher. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat until reduced which is about 20 minutes. 

Season the shrimps with salt and the lemon juice. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat then add the shrimps and cook until pink which is about 2 minutes. Add to the sauce. Stir in the pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, basil, and toss to combine. Serve immediately!