Summer Scampi

Nothing screams summer than an abundant of fragrant ripe red tomatoes. Here is a recipe that is fresh and easy, a family favorite that is full of flavor. This recipe is perfect for when your garden is bursting with summer tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 lb. of peeled raw shrimp, medium size

6 large ripe red tomatoes, chopped

2 cups of white wine

1 cup of fresh basil pesto

6 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 Tbs. of olive oil

2 cups of parmesan, grated

Salt & pepper to taste

1 lb. of linguini, cooked

Directions

Defrost, rinse, and peel your shrimp. Lay your shrimp in a single layer on paper towel and pat them dry. Cook your pasta according to package directions, set aside. In a large non stick skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and your chopped garlic let cook on medium heat of 2 minutes. Add all of your shrimp to pan and a cup of pesto. let cook for 2 minutes. Add your wine and all the tomatoes. Simmer on medium high heat, letting all the flavors melt together for 6 minutes. The tomatoes will cook into the sauce. At the very end add 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese to your shrimp mixture and season with salt and pepper. Serve the shrimp mixture over your cooked linguini. Top with more parmesan. Serve hot.

Enjoy!