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Penne with Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Penne with Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Paprika, cumin, and ginger lend their aromatic alchemy to a simple, no-cook tomato sauce. You can use the sauce with a wide range of ingredients (see Variations).

Calories
150
Carbohydrates
21g
Protein
6g
Potassium
457mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

  • ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree

  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro or parsley

  • ¾ pound penne rigate

  • 1 pound medium shrimp (shelled)

Direction

  1. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.

  2. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne rigate until almost done, about 12 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until it and the pasta are just done, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Toss with the tomato sauce.

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