Shrimp Marinara over Pasta

• linguine↗8 ounces
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• minced garlic1 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• diced tomatoes, undrained1 can

  (15 ounce)

• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• large shrimp, peeled and deveined↗3⁄4 lb
• salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a 10 inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for about one minute.

2. 2

   Add herbs and seasonings, allowing dried herbs to "bloom" in the oil for a few seconds. Add the tomatoes and their juices.

3. 3

   Stir and taste for seasoning. Bring tomatoes to a simmer, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat while pasta cooks, about 10 minutes or so.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

5. 5

   About five minutes before you are ready to serve, stir the shrimp into the tomato sauce and cook until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide drained pasta into two pasta bowls and spoon sauce over pasta. Serve at once.