Garlic Basil Shrimp with Penne in a Spicy Basil Marinara

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Okay so we did like this dish, but we felt like it needed a little extra something. I wish I would not have added the [little] sugar it called for, because we don't like our tomato sauces sweet. It was still good, we just want to play with it more. We tend to like our own tomato sauce recipes better. You might love it though! The shrimp was yummy, we could eat shrimp daily.

Garlic Basil Shrimp with Penne in a Spicy Basil Marinara

Marinade:
1 lb of shrimp
1 tbsp olive oil (i use sunflower)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

Spicy Basil Marinara: 
2 tsp olive oil (again, sunflower)
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired (i added quite a bit more, we like it spicy)
1 28oz can whole tomatoes, pureed
1 15oz can tomato sauce
2-3 tsp sugar, optional (i'll leave out next time)
S&P, to taste
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
Parmesan cheese, shredded
Penne, cooked al dente

Remove shells and tails from the shrimp. Place them in a large zip lock bag. Combine the oil, s&p, to taste, garlic, and basil together until well combined. Pour over shrimp then seal the bag and shake and gently squish the bag until the shrimp are evenly coated. Place into the fridge and let the shrimp marinate for 3-4 hours.

Heat oil in a small dutch over over medium heat. Add the onion, dried basil, red pepper, then cook, stirring often, 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Puree the can of whole tomatoes. Add the tomato sauce and the pureed whole tomatoes to the onion and garlic mixture. Add sugar, s&p, to taste. Cover with a lid, reduce to low, and simmer for 3-4 hours if possible, stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered and you are ready to serve it, taste and re-season if needed. Add the fresh basil and mix. Set aside.

About 5 minutes before the pasta has finished cooking; heat a large grill pan that has been coated with oil over medium high heat. Once the pan is HOT add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes then flip, and cook for an addition 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Dish up the cooked pasta into a serving bowl, then top with marinara and shrimp. Sprinkle with parmesan and fresh basil, then serve immediately.

Bon Appetite!

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