Orecchiette with Pesto Rosso

1. 1

   In a saucepan over low heat, warm olive oil.

2. 2

   Add garlic and cook until just golden, then add tomatoes.

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thick and chunky, about 15 minutes, crushing tomatoes with a wooden spoon or potato ricer.

4. 4

   Stir in anchovies or herring and cook, stirring, until fish is cooked through.

5. 5

   Cover saucepan and keep over lowest heat while you cook the pasta.

6. 6

   Cook pasta in heavily salted boiling water until done, per manufacturers directions.

7. 7

   Drain all but about 3 tablespoons of the cooking water from the orecchiette.

8. 8

   Add pasta with reserved cooking water and shrimp pieces to the saucepan over low heat.

9. 9

   Stir until shrimp are opaque white.

10. 10

    Tear by hand the basil leaves or leave them whole, and add to pasta.

11. 11

    Stir once more, season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.