Shrimp Fra Diavola Pasta
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Pasta is a spicy and flavorful Italian dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed with garlic, onion, and crushed red pepper flakes, simmered in a rich tomato and white wine sauce, and served over your favorite pasta.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 676kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Scissors (for dicing tomatoes)
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Large pot (for cooking pasta)
- Colander (for draining pasta)
- Plate (for setting aside cooked shrimp)
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt plus additional as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus 1 to 2 tablespoons if needed
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes cut with scissors for finer pieces
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 pound pasta your choice, such as linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of salt and the dried crushed red pepper flakes.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute. Toss the shrimp and continue cooking until they are just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes total.
- Transfer the shrimp to a large plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion. If necessary, add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, white wine, chopped garlic, and dried oregano to the skillet. Simmer the mixture until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Return the cooked shrimp and any accumulated juices to the tomato mixture in the skillet. Toss to coat the shrimp with the sauce and cook for about 1 more minute to meld the flavors.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and basil. Season with more salt to taste if needed.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly.
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Notes
Storage:
Store any leftover Shrimp Fra Diavolo Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating:
Reheat the pasta in a skillet over medium heat or in a microwave-safe dish for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway. Freezing:
Freeze the pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Store any leftover Shrimp Fra Diavolo Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating:
Reheat the pasta in a skillet over medium heat or in a microwave-safe dish for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway. Freezing:
Freeze the pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 3mg