Step 1

Peel and devein shrimp.

Step 2

Bring water with salt to a boil in a large kettle.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the garlic and red and green peppers. Cook briefly without browning. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, drop linguine into boiling water and cook about 9 minutes or until it reaches a degree of doneness. Drain quickly and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Step 5

While linguine cooks, heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about a minute. Add to tomato sauce.

Step 6

Add linguine, reserved cooking liquid and the basil to mixture. Heat thoroughly. Toss well and serve immediately.