SHRIMP PASTA WITH A VODKA SAUCE recipe

Here’s a delicious recipe for Shrimp Pasta with Vodka Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb pasta (penne or fettuccine works well)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, 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. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes and vodka. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the red pepper flakes (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for another 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
6. Once the sauce has thickened, return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat them in the sauce. Let it heat through for a couple of minutes.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until it is evenly coated in the vodka sauce.
8. Serve the shrimp pasta with vodka sauce hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your delicious shrimp pasta with vodka sauce!