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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines shrimp, pasta, and a rich, tangy sauce. Its irresistible taste makes it perfect for special occasions or any time you want to impress.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
For the Sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Cento tomato paste
  • ½ cup Cento sun-dried tomatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 flour
  • 2 cups diced spinach
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped (for garnish)
  • 12 oz gluten-free penne

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta according to the package instructions for al dente while cooking the shrimp.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
  3. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for two minutes on each side until they turn pink, opaque, and curl into a C shape. If they form an O shape, they’ve been overcooked.
  4. Set the cooked shrimp aside to cool.
  5. For the Sauce:
  6. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook the mixture for about two minutes, or until fragrant.
  7. Stir in the flour and mix well. Add the vegetable broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the spinach begins to wilt. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
  8. Gently mix the pasta into the sauce. Add the shrimp and stir again. Garnish with fresh basil and serve. Enjoy!