Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2 Tbsp

Butter

1 lb

Shrimp , peeled, deveined

3 cloves

Garlic

minced, divided

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

2 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1

Small Onion

chopped

1/2 cup

Vodka

3 1/3 cups

Canned Crushed Tomatoes

1/2 tsp

Salt

1/8 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

(optional)

6

Fresh Basil Leaves

1 cup

Heavy Cream

to taste

Grated Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated

4 1/3 cups

Penne Pasta

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a large pan over medium heat, add Butter (2 Tbsp) and allow it to melt.

Step 2

Add Garlic (1 clove) and Shrimp (1 lb) . Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Cook until shrimp are pink on both sides, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and cook Onion (1) until soft for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add Garlic (2 cloves) and cook for about 30 seconds, add Vodka (1/2 cup) and cook until it has reduced by half.

Step 4

Add Canned Crushed Tomatoes (3 1/3 cups) , stir everything together. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper and res pepper flakes. Stir to combine, lower the heat to low and cook sauce for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Start cooking the Penne Pasta (4 1/3 cups) in boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 6

After simmering the sauce for 20 minutes, add the Fresh Basil Leaves (6) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/8 tsp) and stir. Season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) if needed.

Step 7

Stir in the Heavy Cream (1 cup) and shrimp.

Step 8

Add cooked and drained pasta, toss the pasta with the sauce.

Step 9

Grate some Grated Parmesan Cheese (to taste) over the top and stir. Serve hot and enjoy!