Devilishly Easy

I have a great recipe that can be made using ingredients from the freezer and cupboard. It is a pseudo Shrimp Fra Diavolo over pasta. At the store, pick up a pound or so of frozen cooked, shelled and deveined shrimp.

Boil water for pasta. Meanwhile, saute a sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil. When garlic turns golden, add a large can of crushed tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes while stirring every so often. The sauce will thicken. Add a splash of red wine and toss in a can of clams in their juice. Add fresh basil if you have it, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook spaghetti (or pasta of your choice) until al dente. Take frozen shrimp (about 6 to 8 per person) and run them under warm water. Add them to tomato sauce about 5 minutes before spaghetti is finished. Stir frequently until heated through. Drain pasta and serve immediately with sauce. Serve with a red Zinfandel or Merlot. A nice bread and salad make a fine addition to the meal.

ERICA ROSENBAUM

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