TOMATO 'N' SHRIMP PASTA

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Diced tomatoes, a little tomato paste and fresh basil combine with onions and mushrooms to make a tasty sauce for sauteed shrimp.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until mushrooms are lightly browned. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the shrimp, basil, sugar, oregano and red pepper flakes. , Cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Drain spaghetti; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.