Taglierini agli Scampi

Tasty. Servings are a bit strange. Of course, pasta isn't really a main course in an Italian meal, but I served a full recipe as a main for TWO people, not four. Quite good, and easy. The brandy or cognac should be 1/4 cup, not "just under 1/3 cup". The brandy took a long time to boil off; I transferred the shrimp to the tomato sauce before it was finished to avoid overcooking them. Needed a bit of salt and lots of pepper at the table.