SEAFOOD PASTA, BUBBA'S SPICY CREAMY PASTA

Submitted by Tim_John

"One of Bubba's recipes that is fabulous and by the way it's Paula Dean's brother and a very good cook also."

 

• Ready In: 24mins
• Ingredients: 11

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup vodka
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 lb bay scallop
• 1⁄2 lb large shrimp, peeled deveined
• 1 lb uncooked linguine

directions

1. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the vodka and reduce the vodka by 1/2. Add the tomatoes,cream,pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Cook stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until thick, it will turn reddish orange.
2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions.Do not over cook! Drain and transfer to a large bowl,pour the sauce over the pasta,toss to combine. Serve immediately.