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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

Method

  • Cook pasta per directions. Drain.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle with remaining basil.
  • Note: Adding the vodka to the dish will ignite the dish, so use caution.