Shrimp Vodka Pasta

Ingredients:

• 9 ounces refrigerated fettuccine
• 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined (I actually used small ones)
• 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 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta per directions. Drain.
2. Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large skilled over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute for 4 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan.
3. Add 1 1/2 tsp oil and garlic to pan; saute 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.

Serves 4

Courtesty: Cooking Light, April 2012