Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • coarse salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 12 lb linguine
  • 1 12 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces

Method

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons of the oil over high heat.
  • Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally.
  • About 3 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skillet add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and garlic.
  • Cook over medium heat until fragrant.
  • About 30 seconds.
  • Add canned tomatoes and the juice along with the water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy.
  • About 15 minutes or until desired thickness.
  • Stir in grape tomatoes.
  • Meanwhile in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente.
  • Drain and return pasta to pot.
  • Add tomato sauce, shrimp and basil.
  • Toss and serve immediately.