Penne with Shrimp and Zucchini in Tomato Vodka Sauce

Penne with Shrimp and Zucchini in Tomato Vodka Sauce
adapted from Colleen's Kitchen

2 servings

1 tbsp butter/margarine
1 tsp olive oil
8 oz large shrimp, peeled & deveined (I used the already cooked frozen kind)
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, quartered vertically and cut into slices (about 1/4-1/2" thick)
14/15 oz can of diced tomatoes
1/2 cup milk (I used skim)
2 tbsp vodka
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 lb penne pasta
parmesan cheese
parsley

1- Start water to boil for the pasta.
2- While the water is coming to a boil, melt butter with the olive oil. Add the shrimp, onion, garlic, and zucchini and saute until the onions are transparent.
3- Add the tomatoes and cook until almost no liquid remains in the skillet- stir frequently so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
4- If your mixture is boiling, remove the pan from the heat and add the milk and vodka. Stir to combine and then replace onto the heat & bring back to a boil. Let the mixture thicken into a sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
5- Combine the sauce with the penne. Top with parmesan cheese and parsley.