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MARRY ME SHRIMP PASTA

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This Marry Me shrimp pasta is filled with tender, seasoned shrimp, a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and al dente penne pasta.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Large Skillet
  • Thermopro Lightning meat thermometer Use Code: Nicole20 for 20% off
  • Large pot
  • Strainer

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled/deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the sun-dried tomato jar

For the Sauce

  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Cento tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Cento sun-dried tomatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoon Gluten free 1:1 flour
  • 2 cups diced spinach
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon minced onion
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped for garnish
  • 12 oz gluten free penne

Instructions

For the Shrimp

  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente while you cook the shrimp.
  • Toss the shrimp with the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until they're evenly coated.
  • Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, cook the shrimp for two minutes on both sides until they are pink, opaque, and C-shaped. If they're O-shaped, you've cooked them too long.
  • Set the cooked shrimp aside to cool.

For the Sauce

  • Melt the butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Then, add the garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook the mixture for about two minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the flour to the aromatics and stir well. Then, add the broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and the spinach starts to wilt - about 5 minutes. Then, add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Carefully mix the pasta into the sauce. Then, add the shrimp and gently stir again. Garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1553mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2432IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 2mg