Basil, Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or more to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (31-40 per pound; see Note)
• 2 cups orecchiette or other small pasta, preferably whole-wheat
• 2 medium zucchini or summer squash or 1 of each