Shrimp Filetto di Pomodoro

Name: Shrimp Filetto di Pomodoro
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) linguine; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

This sensational seafood and pasta dinner is great for special occasions. Scallops can be used in place of the shrimp if desired.—Cherie Chism, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) linguine
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion and mushrooms in drippings and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add shrimp and reserved bacon to tomato mixture; cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain linguine; place in a large bowl. Top with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 402 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Fileto di Pomodoro in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2009

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jjandag

Jan 13, 2011

LOVED this! Used whole wheat linguine and low sodium bacon and added a little crushed red pepper for a little spice. IT WAS EASY and AWESOME!