SHRIMP PASTA WITH A VODKA SAUCE recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for shrimp pasta with vodka sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of vodka
• 1 can (14 ounces) of crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon of 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 package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, 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 slightly reduced.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Add the heavy cream and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and let it heat through for a couple of minutes.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
9. Once everything is heated through, remove the skillet from the heat.
10. Serve the shrimp pasta with vodka sauce garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your delicious shrimp pasta with vodka sauce!