Shrimp Marinara

Name: Shrimp Marinara
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 to 1 cup water; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 3/4 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cozy up to this simple shrimp marinara that comes together in a snap in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 to 1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3/4 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on high 15-25 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink. Serve with spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 328 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.

Flavorful marinara sauce simmers for just a few hours. Right before mealtime, toss in the shrimp to cook quickly. Serve over hot spaghetti for a delicious weeknight dish that feels dressed up. —Sue Mackey, Jackson, Wisconsin

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