Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

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This recipe is so simple and so elegant even though it has a lot of ingredients. I remember when Shrimp Fra Diavolo was a special dish in fine Italian restaurants back in the 1970s. I suppose now it doesn’t seem so exotic but that doesn’t keep it from being a fine dish. It’s one that you can easily serve at a dinner party with a Caesar Salad and still have a lot of time for your guests (just make sure that they like spicy food). They won’t even know that it’s good for them.

How much water do you need to boil pasta?

Adding olive oil to pasta water will not keep it from sticking together.

 key is the amount of water that you use.  As a rule of thumb use 4 quarts for the first half pound and another quart for the second half pound.  I don’t cook much more than a pound at time since that’s eight servings.  I use at minimum 3 quarts of water for even a single two ounce serving of pasta. 

It is critical to have your sauce ready and sauce the pasta the minute that it is finished draining. 

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Servings = 4 | Serving size =4 ounces shrimp and 2 ounces pasta with sauce

Cooking Time = 45 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2.

This recipe does not make very good leftovers. Note: This recipe will be safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users if the parsley is left out.

1 Tbsp	olive oil
3 cloves	garlic (minced)
1 small	onion (diced)
1	28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
2 cups	water
1/2 cup	white wine
1/4 tsp	dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp	cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp	salt
1/4 tsp	fresh ground black pepper
3 Tbsp	Italian parsley (chopped)
3 Tbsp	fresh basil (chiffonade)
4 quarts	water
8 ounces	angel hair pasta
	spray olive oil
1 lbs	large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 ounces	Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)

Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened. Do not let the onions or garlic brown. Add the tomatoes, water, wine, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook over low-medium heat for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft. Add the parsley and basil and stir. Reduce the heat to low. Heat the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water comes to a boil add the angel hair. While the pasta is cooking heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot spray lightly with olive oil and add the shrimp. Cook for about two minutes on one side and then turn. Cook for 1 minute and add the tomato sauce to the skillet. Using tongs, remove the angel hair allowing it to drain slightly and then add to the tomato sauce and shrimp. Toss well and divide between 4 plates. Top with the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.

 
 
 
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