SHRIMP PENNE A LA VODKA

By Marinel

This was sooo good. Lots of compliments from the family.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon oregano, minced
• 1 tablespoon thyme, minced
• 2 tablespoons basil, chopped finely
• 4 large tomatoes finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 LB medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 LB penne pasta, cooked according to package directions, rinsed and kept warm

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme and basil; stir for 30 seconds.

Add the tomatoes, stir well and cook for 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes have broken down and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka. (By removing the pan from the heat, you reduce the chance that the alcohol will flame. If the vodka does flame, simply place the lid over the pan to put out the flame). Stir until the vodka is well incorporated with the tomato mixture. Place the pan back over medium heat and add the cream.

When the sauce comes to a simmer, add the raw shrimp, if using and cook, stirring constantly, until pink and firm, about 2 minutes.