Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Add the olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium. Stir in the chiles. Add the shrimp, season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, and cook just until pink, about 2 minutes per side; transfer shrimp to a plate.

3. Step 3

   Add the onion, garlic, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt to the flavored oil in the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the sherry and let it reduce for 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, add the tomato paste and mash to combine.

5. Step 5

   Add the tomato purée. Fill the can with 2 cups of water, swish it around and add it to the sauce. Bring the tomato sauce up to a boil over medium-high and then partly cover the pot, reduce the temperature to medium for a lively simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp and any juices to the sauce for the last 3 minutes of cooking.

6. Step 6

   While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package directions.

7. Step 7

   Using tongs, add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. Step 8

   Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, arranging the shrimp on top. Drizzle with some olive oil, garnish with parsley and serve.