Shrimp Vodka Pasta

Name: Shrimp Vodka Pasta
Ingredients: 9 ounces fettuccine, fresh; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and devined; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup vodka; 1 1/3 cups marinara sauce (or more if needed); 1/3 cup basil, chopped; 1/4 cup whipping cream; salt and pepper, to taste

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

9 ounces fettuccine, fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and devined
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup vodka
1 1/3 cups marinara sauce (or more if needed)
1/3 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Cook pasta per directions. Drain.
2

Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add shrimp; saute for 4 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan.
3

Add remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and garlic to pan; saute 1 minute. CAREFULLY add vodka; cook for 1 minute (see note). Add marinara sauce, 1/4 cup basil, cream, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and shrimp.
4

Sprinkle with remaining basil.
5

Note: Adding the vodka to the dish will ignite the dish, so use caution.