BRANDIED SHRIMP WITH PASTA

BRANDIED SHRIMP WITH PASTA image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 green onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup brandy
2 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp until pink. Stir in green onions, garlic and brandy. Carefully ignite brandy with a match, or the gas flame. Cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in wine and butter, and season with basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Notes: Make sure the tomato is chopped very small.