No Ordinary Homestead

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Italian for “brother devil,” fra diavolo sauce is usually tomato-based and always spicy. Although not traditionally included, mushrooms offer an earthiness that balances the sauce’s heat. For a truly fiery dish, increase the crushed red pepper to 3/4 teaspoon.

CuisineGerman

Servings

4(1 1/4 cups shrimp mixture and about 1 cup pasta)

Servings

4(1 1/4 cups shrimp mixture and about 1 cup pasta)

Ingredients

8ounces uncooked spaghetti
1tablespoon olive oil
4cups sliced cremini mushroomsabout 10 ounces
2 1/2cups Basic Marinara
1/2teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
Parsley sprigsoptional

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms to pan; sauté 6 minutes. Add Basic Marinara, red pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Serve over pasta. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.