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Abruzzi Shrimp Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

1 c of sliced fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (can also substitute with fresh basil if you like) .
10 tbsps olive oil .
2 lbs medium shrimp .
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes or fresh plum tomatoes (enough to fill mixer 2 times) .
10 whole garlic cloves .
1 1/2 lbs pasta (linguine, or any thin spaghetti you may have on hand)

Directions

Step #1 If you plan on using fresh tomatoes, simply wash, take stem area off, & place this in mixer to puree.
Step #2 Place tomatoes, parsley in large pot & cook slowly for 30 mins, whole cloves of garlic, olive oil, stirring every 15 mins.
Step #3 If using fresh tomatoes, it will need extra cooking time of 15 mins.
Step #4 Garlic cloves should be very soft & sauce should have nice consistency- not watery.
Step #5 During last 15 mins add the shrimp.
Step #6 Spice up to taste with salt & some red pepper flakes if you like.
Step #7 Place water to boil in another large pot.
Step #8 when boiling add a tbsp of oil(prevents pasta from sticking).
Step #9 Place pasta in boiling water & stir, stir often.
Step #10 Put timer on for exactly 11 mins.
Step #11 Drain pasta, place this in large platter & mix together with sauce.
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