Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes

Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes

BON APPÉTIT

Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

  - 2 tablespoons olive oil

  - 1 medium onion, chopped

  - 2 garlic cloves, minced

  - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried

  - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried

  - 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

  - 1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes

  - 2 large tomatoes, seeded, diced

  - 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

  - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  - 3/4 pound spaghetti

  - 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

  - Additional chopped fresh basil

  - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  - Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup basil, oregano and dried red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts and lemon juice and simmer until sauce thickens slightly and artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

  - Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.

  - Meanwhile, bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  - Add spaghetti to sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.