GINA When we think of romance, we think of something tantalizing and with a little kick. So we created this spicy pasta with just that in mind. Spark up your taste buds with crushed red pepper and roasted tomatoes, and feast your eyes on the jewel-like pink shrimp and shiny black mussel shells nestled in that silky bed of linguine and ribbons of basil leaves. (Ladies, all of this careful planning helps us please our men!) The look of the final dish is just as beautiful at home as it is at a fancy restaurant. Now, what can beat that?
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Slip the pasta into the boiling water. Cook until al dente.
Step 2
Pour the oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s hot, toss in the garlic and red-pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden and fragrant, just about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and the tomatoes; bring the liquid to a simmer, and allow the sauce to cook for 10 minutes, stirring on occasion.
Step 3
Stir the shrimp and mussels into the simmering sauce, cover, and cook for 3 minutes, or until the mussels open and the shrimp turns bright pink. (Remove any mussels that have not fully opened.) Give the sauce another stir, and then add the linguine and basil directly to the pan. Toss all together, and serve hot!
