Ingredients

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. For the Vodka sauce:

Olive oil.  Onion. Garlic.  Chilli flakes.  Oregano. Vodka. The vodka adds a sharp brightness to the sauce but is not essential. You can use water or stock too. Canned tomatoes.  Fresh basil. Cream. Salt and pepper.

For the shrimp/prawns: 

Shrimp/prawns. I used frozen shrimp that I peeled and deveined myself. You can buy ready-cleaned shrimp if you prefer. Olive oil.  Salt and pepper.  Garlic.  Lemon juice.  Oregano. Pasta, of your choice. Parmesan cheese.

How to make shrimp vodka sauce pasta

Can I make this ahead?

The sauce (without shrimp) can be made and frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat, cook the shrimp and toss with pasta.

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