SHRIMP PASTA WITH A VODKA SAUCE recipe

Here’s a delicious recipe for shrimp pasta with vodka sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the vodka, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the vodka to cook for 2-3 minutes, until reduced by half.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the red pepper flakes if using, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat the shrimp through.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
9. Serve the shrimp pasta with vodka sauce hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your delicious shrimp pasta with vodka sauce!