Creamy Penne Vodka and shrimp recipe

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for creamy penne vodka with shrimp:

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Cook the penne 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 sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 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, pour in the crushed tomatoes and vodka. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to meld.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for another 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
6. Add the cooked penne pasta and shrimp to the skillet, tossing until everything is well coated in the sauce and heated through.
7. Serve the creamy penne vodka and shrimp hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your delicious creamy penne vodka with shrimp!