Makes: 4 servings

ingredients

• 8
  ounces dried whole wheat or 50 percent whole wheat spaghetti
• 1
  tablespoon olive oil
• 12
  ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3
  cloves garlic, minced
• 2
  14 1/2 ounce can no-salt-added whole tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
• 3
  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1
  tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1
  tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1
  tablespoon drained capers
• 1/4
  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Chopped fresh basil (optional)
  
  
  directions

  1.In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

  2.Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.

  3.Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, capers, and red pepper flakes to the large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp mixture to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.