ingredients

• 8  ounces  dried whole wheat or 50 percent whole wheat spaghetti
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 12  ounces  medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3  cloves  garlic, minced
• 2  14-1/2-ounce cans  no-salt-added whole tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
• 3  tablespoons  tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon  drained capers
• 1/4  teaspoon  red pepper flakes
•     Chopped fresh basil (optional)

directions

In a medium saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside.