Shrimp Vodka Pasta

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 9 ounces refrigerated fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1 1/3 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta per directions. Drain.

2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté for 4 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan.

3. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Carefully add vodka; cook 1 minute. Add marinara, 1/4 cup basil, cream, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining basil.