Tony's Table: Shrimp Fra Diavolo

NEW YORK (CBS 2) - Want to start off the new year with a little kick? CBS 2's Tony Tantillo with a great shrimp dish that will be a family pleaser!

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

1/2 lb. linguini

1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and de-veined

1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

1/4 cup olive oil

3 cloves chopped garlic

2 oz. red pepper flakes

1 oz. fresh oregano

2 oz. fresh basil

Prepare pasta:

- Cook linguini for 7-8 minutes in a pot of salted, boiling water.

Prepare shrimp (while pasta cooks):

- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in pan, then add garlic.

- Once the garlic is translucent, add shrimp and 1 oz. of red pepper flakes to pan.

- Saute for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp is pink all over.

- Remove from pan and set aside.

Prepare sauce:

- Add tomato sauce into same pan, along with the rest of the olive oil and red pepper flakes.

- When sauce is heated, return shrimp to the pan.

- Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes.

- Add oregano, parsley, and basil, along with salt & pepper to taste, then serve over a generous bed of linguini.

(Note: Cooking times can vary by equipment. Be sure that shrimp is fully cooked before serving.)