Shrimp Marinara

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Mackey

"In Galesburg, Illinois, Sue Mackey simmers a flavorful marinara sauce for most of the day. Then shortly before mealtime, she simply adds cooked shrimp, which merely require being heated through. Served over spaghetti, it makes a delicious dressed-up main dish."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	3 Hrs 20 Min
READY IN	3 Hrs 50 Min

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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
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

DIRECTIONS

In a slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. 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.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with no-salt-added tomato paste and without salt and Parmesan cheese) equals 383 calories, 256 mg sodium, 90 mg cholesterol, 68 gm carbohydrate, 21 gm protein, 2 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1 vegetable.