Valentine's Day always holds a special place in my heart. 17 years ago, David proposed to me on Valentine's Day. He made me dinner that night and it has turned into our traditional Valentine's Day dinner. And, 17 years later (wow!!!), it is still one of our favorites.
Shrimp with Creamy Tomato-Basil Sauce
Ingredients:
2 Cups (8 oz) Penne Pasta
1 tsp olive oil
1 large onion (for 1 cup chopped)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 1/2 cups smooth marinara-style pasta sauce (we use spicy marinara)
1/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 lb peeled raw shrimp, fresh or frozen
Instructions:
1. Place the penne in 2 1/2 quarts of boiling unsalted water and cook until tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Peel and coarsely chop the onion, adding it to the skillet as you chop. Raise the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring from time to time, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
3. While the onions cook rinse the basil, pat it dry with paper towels and remove the leaves from the stem. Set aside.
4. When the onions are soft, reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic, pasta sauce and cream to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and stir well. If the shrimp are frozen, put them in a colander and run warm (not hot) water over them to defrost slightly, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Simmer, stirring frequently to turn the shrimp, until the shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the basil and set aside. When the shrimp are done, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the basil.
6. Drain the penne and place a portion on each serving plate. Top each serving with shrimp and sauce and serve it at once.
We really love it and if you make it, I hope you share it with someone you love!
This picture was taken last year, as the boys whipped up this meal for us!
As we celebrate this day of love, don't forget to love yourself!! Remember to always pour into yourself, so your cup is always full and can always pour into those around you that need you!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!
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