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Ingredients
1 1-pound package dried linguine
1/2 cup Bertolli¨ extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Amore¨ garlic paste, or 12 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups Bertolli¨ Premium SummerCrushed Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, if desired (see how-to photos, page 139)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup pepperoncini, chopped
2/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, about 11 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large sautŽ pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic paste and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the marinara sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan. Stir to coat in sauce; cover pan. Cook until shrimp are just done, about 3 minutes. Add olives, pepperoncini, and parsley.
4. When linguine is done, toss in sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary.


















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