Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper flakes
   1      teaspoon      dried thyme
   2      pounds        shrimp or lobster -- (raw)
     1/2  cup           fresh chopped parsley
                        shelled and cleaned)
   1      teaspoon      dried basil
   4      tablespoons   olive oil
   1                    bay leaf
     1/2  stick         butter
   1      teaspoon      oregano
   2      cloves        garlic crushed
   1      28 ounce can  crushed tomatoes
                        (or more to taste)
   1      cup           red or white wine
   1                    onion chopped
                        salt and pepper to taste
   1                    hot pepper halved and seeded

Preparation:

Melt butter in oil and sautee onion and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes and mix well. add all other ingredients and mix well. Simmer for 30 mon. Remove bay leaf and hot pepper halves. Add shrimp /and/or lobster and simmer 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for 10 min. Cook pasta (your choice) according to directions. Drain and toss with sauce. Top with extra sauce and fish and serve immediately with grated cheese on the side. Note: Serve with PLENTY OF BREAD AND WINE. A nice salad with dinner and some cold fruit after are perfect.