Bucatini with Rose Red Pepper Sauce

This recipe popped up from Food Network as a recipe of the day. I knew we had all of the ingredients on hand to give this a try.  This came together quick and tasted so good.  For even more spice add extra red pepper flakes. 

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 large red bell peppers, diced

1 red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, sliced

4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup dry rose wine

1/2 cup heavy cream

One 12-ounce package dried bucatini

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in an even layer and cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in the bell peppers, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and cream, then scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a steady simmer, then continue to simmer until the alcohol has cooked off and the sauce has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

 Pour back into the skillet and keep warm on medium-low heat. 

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente according to package directions; drain well. Add the pasta to the sauce along with the shrimp and 1 teaspoon of the oregano. Continue tossing until everything is well coated and warmed through. 

Transfer the pasta to a large shallow serving bowl and top with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.

When blending hot liquid, first let it cool for five minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth.