Spaghetti with Tomatoes & Shrimp

Ingredients

• 8  ouncesdried whole wheat or 50 percent whole wheat spaghetti
• 1  tablespoonolive oil
• 12  ouncesmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3  clovesgarlic, minced
• 2  14-1/2-ounce cansno-salt-added whole tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
• 3  tablespoonstomato paste
• 1  tablespoonchopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1  tablespoonchopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoondrained capers
• 1/4  teaspoonred pepper flakes
•   Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, capers, and red pepper flakes to the large pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp mixture to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.