Don Peppe's Shrimp Luciano

Ingredients

For the Pasta

1 lbColavita Linguine Pasta, Recommended
1 tbspOlive Oil
16 cupsWater
Salt

For the Sauce & Shrimp

2 MediumOnions, Sliced
3 tbspUnsalted Butter
3 tbspOlive Oil
3 ClovesGarlic, Chopped
1 lbSea Best Shrimp Peeled And Deveined, Recommended
2 MediumFresh Tomatoes
1 cupSauvignon Blanc White Wine, Recommended
½ tspSalt
½ tspBlack Pepper

For Garnish

Fresh Basil Or Parsley For Garnish

Method

Cook the Pasta

  1. 1Boil 4 quarts of water (add olive oil and salt to taste).
  2. 2Add the linguine (cook for 10 minutes, or until al dente).
  3. 3Set aside 1 cup of pasta water (before draining, take out a cup of the water and set it aside).

Prep the Sauce & Shrimp

  1. 1In a large pan, heat unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onions and garlic (cook for 8 minutes, or until translucent).
  3. 3Sauté the shrimp in the pan for 4 to 5 minutes (until pink), then set aside.
  4. 4Add chopped tomatoes (cook for a few minutes, stirring).
  5. 5Add white wine, salt, and black pepper to the pan.
  6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low (stir occasionally until the sauce thickens).

Combine

  1. 1Add the shrimp, linguine, and a few tablespoons of pasta water to the pan.
  2. 2Toss in the sauce and serve immediately.