Once a week we always have pasta but this week I wanted to make something different so I decided upon Shrimp Marinara but then I thought about taking it up a level and making it with roasted shrimp and roasted garlic. So Roasted Shrimp Marinara with Sauteed and Roasted Garlic over Ziti was born! It came out delicious and my family loved it. For all you garlic lovers you will go crazy for this as there are two types; big whole cloves of roasted garlic and big whole cloves of sauteed garlic. Yum!! If you would like to see how I made my Roasted Shrimp Marinara with Sauteed and Roasted Garlic over Ziti, keep on reading.
Roasted Shrimp Marinara with Sauteed and Roasted Garlic over Ziti
Serves 4-5
Ingredients
2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined and thawed (I use frozen)
1 lb. box of Ziti (made according to package directions)
1/2 cup large whole garlic cloves (this is for the roasted garlic)
4-6 large garlic cloves, chopped (this is for the sauteed garlic)
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
cooking spray
1 cup water
1 tsp. salt plus more for sprinkling over the garlic and shrimp
black pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
1/4 cup sliced basil leaves
Directions
For the Roasted Garlic
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with non stick foil. Add the 1/2 cup of garlic cloves to a medium bowl and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and spray with a lot of the cooking spray. Toss to combine. Lay the garlic on the baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, turning the cloves half way through. You want the garlic soft and nicely browned but not black and burnt. Set aside when done.
For the shrimp
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with non stick foil. Add the shrimp to a large bowl and toss with 2 tbsp. of the olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Lay the shrimp out on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 5-7 minutes, turning half way through. Shrimp cook fast so you will have to watch them. Set aside when done.
For the sauce
Add the remaining 2 tbsp. of oil to a large non stick Dutch oven over medium low heat and saute the chopped garlic until slightly browned but not burnt, about 2 minutes. Stirring frequently. To the pot add in the roasted garlic and toss with the chopped garlic. Cook for about a minute Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Cover the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the water as necessary to thin out the sauce, if it gets too thick. The sauce will bubble and when you open the pot to stir it, it will splatter, so be careful. During the last 10 minutes, add in most of the basil, leaving some for garnish. Stir the basil into the sauce. During the last 2-3 minutes add in the shrimp to warm. Serve over cooked ziti or pasta of your choice. Garnish with the remaining basil. Enjoy!
P.S. In addition to my Roasted Shrimp Marinara with Sauteed and Roasted Garlic over Ziti, here are some other delicious shrimp recipes. Try my Shrimp Livornese, Drunken Shrimp Scampi and my Easy Shrimp Fried Rice. You will love all of these recipes!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
January 4, 2014 at 10:50 amWhat a great dinner idea, Sandi! Pasta and shrimp are two of my favorites 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this recipe on Saturday Night Fever. We hope to see you back tonight 🙂
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Sandi says
January 5, 2014 at 10:31 amThanks Andi! and have a very happy New Year! 🙂
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Diane Roark says
January 25, 2014 at 11:30 amI love shrimp and this looks really good! Thanks for stopping by Saturday Dishes Valentine’s blog hop and linking this up. I pinned it!
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Sandi says
January 26, 2014 at 8:11 amThanks so much Diane! I hope you have a wonderful day! 🙂
Lucy says
January 28, 2014 at 6:15 pmThis looks fantastic! I love shrimp and pasta and shrimp and pasta together! Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Dishes. Pinning.
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Sandi says
January 28, 2014 at 6:53 pmthanks so much Lucy!!! If you make it, I think you will really like it!! 🙂
April @ Angels Homestead says
January 29, 2014 at 9:45 pmI’m not a seafood fan, but my husband loves it. This looks like a dish he would really enjoy. Thank you so much for linking this up at the Shine a Spotlight Saturday Link Party on Angels Homestead this week!
April
Sandi says
January 30, 2014 at 8:30 amThanks April and have a great day!! 🙂
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
January 30, 2014 at 7:08 pmThis meal looks delicious! My family loves shrimp and pasta, so I’m sure that this combination will be a hit. Thanks for sharing!
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Sandi says
January 31, 2014 at 8:33 amThanks Blair! It was really good so I think you will like it!! 🙂 Have a great day!
Audra says
January 30, 2014 at 11:32 pmWow, what a recipe! Looks absolutely delicious 🙂 Thank you for linking up at Moonlight and Mason Jars!
Sandi says
January 31, 2014 at 8:32 amThanks Audra!! It was really good. 🙂 Have a great day!
Mika says
February 2, 2014 at 8:42 amI love shrimps and pasta. A wonderful dish and the tomatoes are so healthy.
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Sandi says
February 2, 2014 at 9:28 amHi Mika….thanks so much and have a great day! 🙂
Miz Helen says
February 2, 2014 at 12:30 pmHi Sandi,
We will just love your Roasted Shrimp and Pasta dish, it looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
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Sandi says
February 2, 2014 at 3:57 pmHi Miz Helen….thanks so much!! glad you like it! 🙂
Diane Balch says
February 2, 2014 at 3:29 pmI have all of these ingredients on hand… looks like a dinner this week. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
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Sandi says
February 2, 2014 at 3:57 pmHi Diane….so glad you like it! 🙂 Have a great evening!
Joyce @ It's Your Life says
February 6, 2014 at 9:31 pmI have never cooked shrimp in the oven, but garlic and shrimp is a must, thanks for sharing again on Real Food Fridays.
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Sandi says
February 7, 2014 at 12:28 pmHI Joyce, I think you will really like it!! Thanks so much and have a great day! 🙂
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says
February 6, 2014 at 10:53 pmOoh, yummy! I’ll have to pin this one! Thanks for linking up with Take it on Tuesday!
PS- Love the new blog design! 😉
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Sandi says
March 11, 2014 at 6:11 pmSorry it took me so long to reply to this comment Jilly. I just saw it now! Thank you for stopping by and I hope you stop by again! 🙂
cathy says
February 8, 2014 at 10:08 amI love shrimp and garlic! This dish looks delicious, I found this on the get schooled saturday link party and I pinned this yummy dish 🙂
Cathy
Sandi says
February 8, 2014 at 11:09 amHI Cathy! Thanks so much!! I appreciate it! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Diane Balch says
February 10, 2014 at 10:54 amJust wanted you to know that your recipe is being featured in a round up of Romantic Dinner Ideas today on Simple Living and Eating.
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Sandi says
February 10, 2014 at 3:15 pmThanks so much Diane!! 🙂
nibbles by nic says
February 10, 2014 at 6:25 pmThank You sweet Sandi!! This amazing and I LOVE SHRIMP 🙂 So glad you stopped by MUNCHING MONDAYS!!! xo Nic
Sandi says
February 11, 2014 at 10:19 amThanks so much Nic….have a wonderful day!! 🙂
Carrie Groneman says
February 10, 2014 at 11:47 pmI love shrimp and this looks great! Stopping by as co-host of Homemade link Party.
Sandi says
February 11, 2014 at 10:18 amThanks so much Carrie and I hope you have a great day! 🙂
Cindy @Hun... what's for dinner? says
February 11, 2014 at 11:20 amI could live on pasta and shrimp. This pasta looks wonderful Sandi! Thanks for linking at Simple Supper.
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Sandi says
February 11, 2014 at 2:45 pmThanks so much Cindy!! have a great day! 🙂
Made From Pinterest says
February 13, 2014 at 2:30 amThis sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Sandi says
February 13, 2014 at 3:39 pmThank you so much!! Have a great day! 🙂
cathy says
February 13, 2014 at 9:06 amThis looks absolutely delish! I am pinning this to make later and I found it on create it Thursday link party!
Cathy
Sandi says
February 13, 2014 at 2:38 pmThanks so much Cathy! Have a great day! 🙂
Britni says
February 13, 2014 at 10:54 pmThis sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party.
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Sandi says
February 14, 2014 at 9:47 amHi Britni…..thanks so much!! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Ai Lin @ Nomsies Kitchen says
February 14, 2014 at 12:01 pmI like how you took the usual Marinara up a notch and roasted the garlic and shrimp. Must have really made for a more intense flavour,mm, I can imagine the taste. Lovely and simple, just what I need!
Sandi says
February 14, 2014 at 1:19 pmThanks so much!!! I hope you have a great day! 🙂
Miz Helen says
February 16, 2014 at 7:31 pmHi Sandi,
What a fantastic Ziti dish, I just love the addition of the roasted Shrimp, this recipe will be delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
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Sandi says
February 21, 2014 at 8:16 amThanks Miz Helen….so glad you like it and have a great weekend! 🙂
April @ The 21st century housewife says
February 17, 2014 at 2:18 pmI love the idea of roasting the shrimp and garlic! Your Shrimp Marinara looks delicious, Sandi! I’ll be featuring it in my Hearth and Soul Post 🙂
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Sandi says
February 17, 2014 at 3:06 pmWow thanks so much April….I am very honored!! Have a great evening! 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
February 18, 2014 at 3:51 pmoh wow that looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
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Sandi says
February 19, 2014 at 2:58 pmThanks so much Adelina!! 🙂 Have a great day!
Diane Balch says
February 18, 2014 at 7:17 pmI always keep shrimp in the freezer and I’ve never made this… great simple meal. Thanks so much for sharing it on foodie friday.
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Sandi says
February 19, 2014 at 2:51 pmThanks so much Diane!! I think you will really like it! 🙂
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Sandi says
October 16, 2014 at 12:01 pmYes,I do…thanks for asking….here is the link. https://twitter.com/SandiNYFoodie thank you for stopping by and have a great day!