Shrimp simmered in robust tomato marinara sauce—served over pasta or rice for a quick and classic Italian meal.

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1/2 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
• shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
2. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook 20 minutes longer or just until shrimp are heated through. Serve over spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.