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Shrimp Fra Diavolo

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 1/2 cups Basic Marinara
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • Parsley sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
  2. 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.