Shrimp Vodka Sauce Over Fusilli

I made this dish a few weeks ago when we had my best friend and his girlfriend over. With a little crusty bread or some garlic bread - perfect. Enjoy.

Shrimp Vodka Sauce Over Fusilli
- 8-10 slices of bacon
- 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 29oz can of tomato sauce
- 3 mushrooms, chopped
- 1 half white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tsp basil
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 C vodka
- 1 C half and half
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (soup shrimp or regular shrimp diced)
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 box fusilli pasta

Cook bacon and put to side. In soup pot, saute mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon of bacon fat until onions become clear. Reduce heat, then add tomato sauce, crumpled bacon and tomatoes, then stir. Next, add spices, vodka and shrimp. Stir thoroughly, then simmer for at least 45 minutes. Ten minutes before serving, add half and half and stir until sauce regains temperature. Serve with or over fusilli.