Shrimp Marinara - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. coarsely chopped onion
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
2 lb. peeled, deveined, large shrimp
fresh basil for garnish (if desired)
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz. tomato sauce
2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Cut up tomatoes. Add tomatoes and juice, basil and oregano to onion mixture.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is evaporated. Stir in shrimp.
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
Serve garnished with fresh basil, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.