Shrimp Scampi with Barefoot Contessa’s Penne Alla Vodka (for 1)

Jay’s Shrimp Scampi served with Penne Alla Vodka is like a Dream Team, like Batman teaming up with Superman. First, we make Barefoot Contessa’s recipe for Penne Alla Vodka – caramelizing onions with good olive oil, then adding minced garlic, herbs, and vodka, and simmering until the alcohol cooks off. Then San Marzano plum tomatoes (hand-crushed) are added and simmered for about 1 hour. The robust sauce is pureed, returned to the pan, and reheated with cream, and tossed with penne and Parmesan cheese. The lovely pasta is topped with classic Shrimp Scampi – skillet shrimp sauteed with garlic, wine, olive oil, and parsley. Garnished with a green vegetable (broccoli or green beans) #matchmadeinheaven