Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine
This Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine will be on your table in less than 45 minutes and it tastes amazing! With the right amount of spiciness, this pasta will become everyone’s favorite!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 box Dreamfields Linguine
- Marinara Sauce (recipe below)
- 16 to 20 frozen cooked shrimp (thawed)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Return to pan.
- 2
Meanwhile, for marinara sauce, in large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add chopped tomato, diced tomatoes, salt, if desired, thyme, basil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Increase heat; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Blend sauce with immersion blender (or regular blender). Return sauce to saucepan; bring to simmer. Add Parmesan cheese; simmer 5 minutes.
- 3
Add thawed shrimp to sauce; heat through, about 2 minutes (do not overcook). Stir in parsley, thyme, garlic and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat. Toss with pasta. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped basil, as desired.