Friday, February 22, 2008

Easy Shrimp Pomodoro

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 cups cooked pasta (any shape)
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 clove garlic (grated)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
1/2 stick of butter
1/4 cup white wine
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Boil pasta then set aside.

Heat a large/dry saucepan on high heat. Place butter in the pan and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute ... essentially until the butter foams and bubbles. Add garlic, salt, & pepper to the pan and cook for an additional minute. Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and wine to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down. Add the cooked pasta and chopped basil to the pan and cook until the pasta is heated through and coated with sauce.

Total cooking time is under 15 minutes. The dish should be served immediately after cooking.