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A creamy bowl of Marry Me Shrimp Pasta with golden-seared shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Creamy, garlicky, and packed with sun-dried tomatoes, this Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is so delicious, it might just spark a proposal!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 321kcal

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 tablespoon Cento tomato paste
  • ½ cup Cento sun-dried tomatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ 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

  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente while you cook the shrimp.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  • Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and C-shaped. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the gluten-free flour and mix well. Then, gradually stir in the vegetable broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Let it cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and spinach softens.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked pasta and mix until well coated.
  • Gently fold in the shrimp, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1553mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 2mg

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pasta Pot
  • Strainer

Notes

For the best texture, cook the shrimp just until they form a 'C' shape - overcooked shrimp curl into an 'O' and become rubbery!
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