Brandied Shrimp with Pasta recipe

6 servings

1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles

1/4 cup olive oil

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

6 green onions, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/4 cup brandy

2 large tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Saute shrimp until pink.

Stir in green onions, garlic and brandy.

Carefully ignite brandy with a match, or the gas flame.

Cook for 2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, and cook 2 minutes.

Stir in wine and butter, and season with basil, salt and pepper.

Cook for 3 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan.

Toss with pasta until evenly coated.