PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH SHRIMP

PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH SHRIMP image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 2

One half cup Caramelized Onions - 1 stick unsalted butter. - 1 t. salt - 1/4 t. black pepper - 1/4 cup vodka - 1 1/2 # deveined uncooked shrimp - 1 cup heavy cream - 3 cups tomato sauce - 12 0z. chopped Italian Plum tomatoes - 3 huge T. grated Parmesan + for passing - 1/2 cup frozen peas or asparagus -
12 to 16 oz. penne pasta - 3 T. fresh parsley

Steps:

CARAMELIZED ONIONS; 3T. unsalted butter, 2 large onions sliced into rings, 2 t. sugar. Melt butter, stir in onion, and coat. Reduce heat to medium & cook 10 to 14 min. stirring until onions are golden. Sprinkle sugar & cook 8 min. or less so as not to burn (Can cook ahead). Melt stick of butter, stir back onions, add salt & pepper. When sizzles add vodka and light with match and burn off. (approx 35 sec.) Return to heat & add shrimp & cook for several minutes, add heavy cream, tomato sauce, and chopped tomatoes. Bring to simmer. Stir in cheese, peas/asparagus. Again, Bring to simmer and stir in pre- cooked pasta. Serve on warm plates with fresh Parsley and toasted Italian bread.