Pasta with Shrimps and Ouzo

Pasta with Shrimps and Ouzo:


Ingredients:

500gr Shrimps, peeled
250gr Pasta ( I choose Penne Regate this time )
Tomato Sauce
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp carrots, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp frozen corn (optional)
Olive oil
1/4 cup Ouzo
1 tsp spearmint
½ tsp sugar
Salt
Black Pepper
Parsley


Directions:

• Add the olive oil in a large frying pan and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, stir for 3-4 minutes, until soft golden.
• Add the garlic, corn, carrots and the tomato sauce, and lower the heat.
• After 1-2 minutes, add the shrimps, and increase the heat to medium, stir and add the Ouzo.
• Cook 3-4 minutes, until the alcohol has evaporated.
•  Remove from heat, add the parsley, salt, and pepper.

• Boil the pasta for 1 minute less than the directions on the package state.
• Drain, keeping some of the pasta water.
• Add the pasta to the pan with the shrimp, adding 5 tbsp from the water they were cooked.
• Mix with tongs to coat the pasta with the sauce and serve.
• You can also add a little halloumi grated.

Enjoy!