Shrimp Vodka Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 ounces fettuccine, fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and devined
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup vodka
1 1/3 cups marinara sauce (or more if needed)
1/3 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Cook pasta per directions. Drain.
Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add shrimp; saute for 4 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan.
Add remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and garlic to pan; saute 1 minute. CAREFULLY add vodka; cook for 1 minute (see note). Add marinara sauce, 1/4 cup basil, cream, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and shrimp.
Sprinkle with remaining basil.
Note: Adding the vodka to the dish will ignite the dish, so use caution.