• Shrimps With Pasta Garides me PastaThis shrimp pasta recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike! Nutritious, filling and healthy, shrimp with pasta is always a favourite.
• When you don’t have much time, you can whip this prawn recipe up in 30 minutes!
• This delicious shrimp recipe makes a delicious weekday meal, quick and easy for when you’re in a hurry but want something a little above the ordinary!

Ingredients:

• 500g packet pasta – penne or other type
• 500g / 1 lb shrimps – peeled
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 75g bacon, chopped
• 1 x 425g tin peeled and crushed tomatoes
• 1-2 tablespoons tomato puree diluted in a little water
• 1 tspn oregano – dried
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• freshly ground salt and pepper

To Garnish:

• Parsley, shredded

Preparation:

• Add the olive oil to a large frying pan and saute the garlic.
• Add the bacon and fry for a little longer to crisp.
• Pour the tomatoes and tomato puree diluted in a small amount of water to the pan.
• Season with oregano, chopped parsley, sugar and freshly ground salt and pepper.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes for the tomatoes to soften to a pulp and the sauce to thicken substantially.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil, add the pasta and boil according to packet instructions or al dente.
• Drain.
• Place all the shrimp in the sauce and stir through.
• Leave to simmer for another 5 minutes until the shrimp are coated in the sauce and have absorbed the flavours.
• Place the pasta into a large pasta serving bowl and pour the sauce over.
• Stir through until all the pasta is coated in the sauce and evenly distributed.
• Garnish with shredded parsley.