Garlic Shrimp with Pasta

Makes 4 servings

• 1 box (16 oz) angel hair pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic.  Cook, stirring, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.  Stir oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and wine into onion mixture.  Bring sauce to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. 
3. Add shrimp to skillet; cook just until shrimp becomes firm and pink, about 3 minutes.  Drain pasta in a colander; transfer to a large serving bowl. 
4. Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss lightly to mix.  Squeeze juice of 2 lemon wedges over top.  Serve hot; put remaining lemon wedges on the side. 

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