FIRE MARSHAL NEPHEW RANDY BILLICK'S FAMOUS PASTA AND VODKA ENJOY DAN:

RANDY (MARSHAL).BILLICK ZITI AND SHRIMP WITH VODKA
By CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons vodka
1 (16oz) package ziti
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoon grape-seed oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
Grated zest of 1/2-lemon
1/2-cup cherry tomatoes
1/4-cup white wine
A shot of brandy
1/4-cup feta
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4-cup parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Throw in the pasta and cook until al dente about 7-9 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add shrimp, vodka, and pepper flakes.
3. Toss for a couple of minutes, until shrimp are golden and translucent.
4. Season with S & P.
5. Transfer to a platter and reserve.
6. Return pan to heat and add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
7. Add lemon zest, tomatoes, white wine, and brandy.
8. Increase heat to high and sauté for 1 minute.
9. Add shrimp to the skillet and heat through.
10. Remove from heat and add feta cheese.
11. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
12. Toss the pasta in with the shrimp mixture.
13. Add some pasta water for a creamer taste.
14. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!