--- manual cook it A ROMANTIC DINNER FOR TWO 701 Massachusetts Street • 749-1005 • www.eldrigehotel.com Easy Shrimp Pasta Valentine's Day is one week away. Why not skip the crowded restaurants, light some candles and whip up this simple, delicious meal for two? 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinaigrette I tomato, chopped 1/2 lb, frozen shrimp, defrosted 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) cream cheese, cubed 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves, divided 4 oz. (1/4 of 1-lb. pkg.) fettuccine, uncooked 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese Pour dressing over shrimp in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat large skillet on medium heat.Add shrimp mixture. Cook three minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet, using slotted spoon. Cover to keep warm. Set aside. Add tomatoes, cream cheese and 1 Tbsp. of the basil to the same skillet. Cook and stir three minutes or until well blended.Add shrimp.Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Place on large serving platter.Top with the shrimp mixture.Sprinkle with remaining basil and shredded cheese. This recipe is from the Food & Family magazine by Kraft. Check out their Web site, www.kraftfoods.com, for additional easy meals for two, or a scrumptious dessert to finish off this meal. - Peyton Baldwin ... 16 02.07.2008 VOL.5 ISS.19 interesting fact: The male fetus is capable of attaining an erection during the last trimester. -www.lilith-ezine.com --- contact the writer: pbaldwin@kansan.com