Shrimp Alla Vodka

Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp minced oregano
2 tbsp. chopped basil
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 lbs. medium shrimp (35 to 40 per lb.), peeled and deveined
salt
pepper
1 package of dried Conchiglie, Lumaconi or Penne, cooked

Cooking Tools

Large pot

Large pan

Directions
Cook pasta according to direction. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and basil; stir for 30 seconds. Add the marinara sauce, stir well, and cook for 10 minutes.  Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka. (By removing the pan from the heat, you reduce the chance that the alcohol will flame. If the vodka does flame, simply place the lid over the pan to put out the flame.) Stir until the vodka is well incorporated with the tomato mixture. Place the pan back over medium heat and add the cream. When the sauce comes to a simmer, add the raw shrimp, and cook, stirring constantly, until pink and firm, about 2 minutes.  Add frozen peas and simmer for a minute, then put in the cooked pasta and toss until everything is coated, season with salt and pepper.
Serves 4