The First Kiss Recipe – PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH SHRIMP RECIPE

Fresh parmesan cheese and red crushed pepper are added to this penne alla vodka with shrimp before being tossed with a tomato cream sauce. Shrimp with penne. The real heavenly union that you can prepare the creamiest and tastiest penne alla vodka with shrimp in just 30 minutes! You can use 1/2 cup of heavy cream instead of 1 cup if you like a lighter sauce. However, I cannot comprehend why anyone would refuse a bowl of creamy penne alla vodka.

What exactly does alla vodka mean?

Simply means, “alla vodka” means “made with vodka.” Crushed with tomatoes, heavy cream, vodka, and penne are the classic ingredients in pasta alla vodka, which rose to fame in the 1980s. Some people like to include peas and pancetta. Feel free to cook the pancetta with the onions first before adding the tomato puree to the skillet.

How to make penne alla vodka with shrimp

Begin by cooking the shrimp for 1 minute on each side, seasoning with salt and pepper. Make the sauce while the shrimp are still in the skillet. In a skillet, cook the onions until they are transparent. Cook the crushed red pepper and garlic until they begin to smell good. Cook the mixture until the alcohol has been cut in half. Salt, pepper, sugar, and tomato puree should all be combined. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat with the lid on. The penne pasta and shrimp can now be added to the pan.

Ingredients

• 1 Lb penne pasta
• 1 Lb peeled and deveined shrimp 
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely diced
• 3 finely minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp optional red crushed pepper
• 28 ounces of canned tomato puree
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
•  Olive oil as needed
• 1 teaspoon  of garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika powder
• ½ teaspoon of Sazon seasoning
• 2 scallions, white bulbs sliced into 1/2-inch lengths, green tops chopped

Cooking directions

Step one: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 1 minute. After taking the shrimp out of the skillet, set them aside.

Step two: Add extra oil to the skillet and the onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step three: Cook for 20 seconds after adding the garlic and red crushed pepper.

Step four: Cook for 4 minutes, or until the vodka has reduced by half, after adding the vodka sauce.

Step five: The heat should be reduced to medium-low after adding sugar, salt, and pepper to the tomato puree. While the pasta cooks, cook it for 15 minutes with a cover on.

Step six: Cook the pasta as directed on the packaging.

Step seven: Cook for two minutes after adding heavy cream to the tomato sauce. If needed, add extra salt after checking the seasoning.

Step eight: Mix the sauce well before adding the shrimp and penne.

Step nine: Serve right away and enjoy.

TIPS FOR THE PERFECT PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH SHRIMP

• Penne pasta is required in this recipe, but you may use rigatoni, ziti, or any other little pasta you have on hand. 
• Serve with fresh parmesan cheese and red crushed pepper for the finest results. 
• Serve with a tomato avocado salad and cheesy garlic bread. 
• Don’t have any vodka? Instead, use white wine or pasta water. 
• Use fresh basil if you have it on hand.
• You can substitute chicken or lobster for shrimp if you want.

Nutritional facts

• Calories 975kcal 
• Carbohydrates 109g
•  Protein 43g 
• Fat 26g 
• Saturated Fat 14g 
• Cholesterol 367 mg 
• Sodium 976mg 
• Potassium 1318mg 
•  Fiber 8g
•   Sugar 15g 
•  Vitamin A 2035IU 
•  Vitamin C: 29mg 
•  Calcium 273mg 
• Iron 8mg