This festive, busy time of year deserves a special dinner, but one that only takes minutes to make. Plump shrimp cooked in a vodka tomato sauce is a holiday tradition for many Italian families and is quick and easy to prepare.
Along with this festive pasta dish, serve a crisp and colorful radicchio and romaine salad with your favorite bottled dressing.
Helpful Hints:
_ Any type of long cut pasta can be used.
_ Dried linguine can be used instead of fresh. Cook it according to package instructions.
Countdown:
_ Place water for pasta on to boil.
_ Make shrimp dish.
_ Assemble salad.
Shopping List:
To buy: { pound peeled shrimp, 1 red onion, 1 small head radicchio lettuce, 1 small head romaine lettuce, 1 small tin anchovy fillets, 1 small bottle vodka, 1 small can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, 1 carton heavy cream and \ pound fresh linguine.
Staples: olive oil, garlic, reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing, salt and black peppercorns.
