Sicilian Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound small shrimp peeled and deveined ((you may also substitute with boneless, skinless chicken cut into bite size pieces))
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, (chopped)
- 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, ( drained)
- Hot pepper flakes to taste
- 1 small jar capers, (drained)
- 1 pound linguine
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook shrimp or chicken in deep saucepan/wok until done
- Remove shrimp/chicken and discard liquid
- In same saucepan add garlic, olive oil, basil, parsley, tomatoes, red pepper flakes and capers and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until garlic is cooked
- Add shrimp or chicken during last 2 minutes of cooking
- Meanwhile cook pasta in a separate pan until "al dente"
- Drain water from pasta
- Add pasta to sauce, sprinkle generously with fresh Parmesan cheese and toss to completely coat pasta with sauce and cheese
- Serve immediately
Notes
Be careful of how much of the red pepper flakes you use
Some guests or small children may not like the heat