Pasta with Shrimp and Peas
Ingredients
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- 1 lb pasta (fussily, penne, rigatoni, any bite-sized pasta works)
- 1/2 lb frozen shrimp, thawed for a minute in the microwave or place in a bowl and pour over warm
- water and allow to thaw for several minutes
- 1/2 cup frozen English peas
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- splash of heavy cream
- splash of vermouth
- salt and pepper to taste
- a generous pat of unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta, but drain when it is al dente, or slightly undercooked.
- Place the butter in a pan and add the shrimp and garlic.
- Sauce for a minute, then add the vermouth and simmer for another couple minutes (the alcohol will cook off but the flavor will remain).
- Add the frozen peas, splash of heavy cream and salt and pepper.
- Stir and add the pasta, then toss to combine.