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Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Basil Sauce

An italian recipe for Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Basil Sauce, made with Olive Oil, Angel Hair Pasta, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Bacon Into Inch, and Butter. It takes about 45 min and serves 8. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp
• 8 oz
• 2 cup
• 6 slice
• 1/4 lb
• 1
• 6
• 2 lb
• 56 oz
• 14 oz
• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon oil.

2. 2

   Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.

3. 3

   Place pasta in a colander and give it a quick rinse with hot water.

4. 4

   Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil.

5. 5

   Serve at once with sauce and Parmesan cheese on the side.

6. 6

   During that time, fry bacon in a large skillet until it begins to curl and give off some fat.

7. 7

   Do not brown.

8. 8

   Add butter; when melted, saut� onion and garlic, stirring constantly, until they are tender, about a minute.

9. 9

   Do not let the garlic burn.

10. 10

    Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

12. 12

    Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet.

13. 13

    Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes.

14. 14

    Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

15. 15

    Serve at once with pasta and Parmesan cheese on the side.

16. 16

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Candice; 11 August 2008. www.fareshare.net