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Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta, Peas & Shrimp

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 oz whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, pureed
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated + more for serving
  • 1 cup peas, frozen
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 8 oz pancetta, diced into 1/2" cubes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley + more for serving
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan over medium heat. Cook diced pancetta 8-10 minutes until browned. Remove pancetta and set aside, leaving oil in pan.
  • Add shrimp to pan, season with salt and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes each side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • In separate large heavy-bottom pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add red pepper and minced garlic, cook 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add pureed tomatoes and vodka to pan. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and parmesan, simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Add parsley, pancetta and peas and keep warm.
  • Cook pasta to al dente in salted water according to package instructions.
  • Toss pasta in sauce and serve with shrimp. Garnish with additional parmesan and parsley.