Chilli Crab Linguine With Vodka

A delicious, delicate dish this, i often serve it up as a simple supper for my wife and myself, once the kids are tucked up in bed.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 175  g  dried linguine
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  shallot, finely chopped
• 1  small garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1  red chile, seede and finely chopped
• 2  ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1  tablespoon vodka
• 200  g fresh crabmeat
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and cook the shallot, garlic and chilli over a low to medium heat for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften, but not brown. Add the tomatoes, increase the heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until pulpy.
3. Now stir in the vodka, followed by the crab meat, and stir gently together. Season to taste.
4. Drain the pasta well and return to the pan. Add the sauce and the chopped parsley and stir loosely together. Divide between bowls and top with a good grinding of black pepper.