Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 to 4 anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
  • 1 28 -ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 sprigs oregano, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • 12 ounces bucatini or linguine
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley or basil leaves, roughly chopped

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until almost cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet, then add the garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until the garlic is soft, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices, the wine, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Add the parsley, pasta and shrimp to the sauce along with any collected juices from the plate and toss to combine.
  • Stir in some of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
  • Season with salt.
  • Divide among shallow bowls and drizzle with olive oil; top with red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Per serving: Calories 630; Fat 18 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 174 mg; Sodium 765 mg; Carbohydrate 74 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 37 g
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos