Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic, from a jar
  • 10 pitted black olives, preferably kalamata, sliced, about 1/4 cup
  • 1/4 cup drained capers
  • 6 anchovies packed in oil, drained, chopped
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  • In a large pot of salted water cook pasta according to package directions; Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl toss shrimp with seasonings, salt and pepper.
  • In large nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over mediun-high heat; add shrinp.
  • Cook until pink and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove from skillet.
  • In same skillet heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.
  • add garlic, olives, capers and anchovies; cook, stirring,1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and pepper flakes.
  • Cook, stirring once, until bubbling, 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp; cook until just heated thruogh, 1-2 minutes.
  • In bowl toss pasta with sauce; sprinkle with parmesan, if desired.