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Angel Hair With Shrimp, Fresh Tomatoes and Basil 

Ingredients:

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 oregano sprig
Pinch chili flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound dried angel hair pasta, cooked al dente
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup basil, plus whole sprigs for garnish

In a large saute pan over medium high heat heat the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minutes. Add the shrimp, thyme leaves, oregano, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the tomatoes are cooked, about 5 minutes.Toss with the pasta,the Parmesan and the basil. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.

Serves 6-8 first courses or 3-4 main courses.

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