PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 20 ounce can Italian plum tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped basil or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 cup vodka
6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 pound penne pasta
fresh basil

Steps:

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes with their juices and bring to boil, crushing tomatoes with back of spoon. Reduce heat, add chopped basil, simmer 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add vodka and cream adn boil 3 minutes. Add shrim and simmer until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Add pasta to sauce, stir. Divide among bowls and garnish with basil.