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A simple vodka-marinara sauce is tossed with refrigerated fettuccine and sauteed shrimp for a quick and filling one-dish entree.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2012

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Recipe Summary

hands-on:
18 mins
total:
18 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook pasta per directions. Drain.

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  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté for 4 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan.

  • Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Carefully add vodka; cook 1 minute. Add marinara, 1/4 cup basil, cream, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts

427 calories; fat 12.6g; saturated fat 4.9g; mono fat 4.8g; poly fat 1.4g; protein 24.6g; carbohydrates 60.1g; fiber 2.4g; cholesterol 184mg; iron 2.2mg; sodium 632mg; calcium 65mg.
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