Penne Vodka Recipe
Vodka cream sauce with a touch of marinara, shrimp, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are golden.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- 4
Add Vodka
Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
- 5
Make the Sauce
Add the heavy cream and marinara sauce to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in chopped green onions and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional green onions if desired.
