Creamy Pasta alla Vodka with Shrimp

Name: Creamy Pasta alla Vodka with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) box Cooked penne pasta; 1 (1 pound) package shrimp; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste; 2 ounces vodka; 1 (15 ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes with basil; 1/2-3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; basil leaves; sea salt

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Serves:

8 people

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

"This insanely creamy Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp with Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes is a true 30 minute meal. It features a tomato and cream based sauce, perfectly al dente penne pasta, and quick cooked shrimp. Serve with lots of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!" @Wellseasonedstudio @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

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1 (1 pound) box Cooked penne pasta, al dente according to the package instructions
1 (1 pound) package shrimp, medium peeled and deveined
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons Tuttorosso® Tomato Paste
2 ounces vodka
1 (15 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Crushed Tomatoes with basil
1/2-3/4 cup water, reserved from cooking pasta
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
basil leaves, for serving
sea salt, for serving

Instructions

Season shrimp with 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add shrimp and cook until they just turn pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon, allow to cool slightly then chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
To the same skillet, add diced onion and cook 4-6 minutes over medium-high heat, until softened. Add chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, then cook 1 minute more.
Add Tuttorosso Tomato Paste, then stir and cook until dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with vodka, then continue cooking about 2 minutes more. Pour in Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes with Basil. Add 3/4 cup of heavy cream and the chopped shrimp. Stir until well mixed. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and lots of fresh basil leaves.

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