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Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a crowd-pleaser and can be customized to suit your preferences or dietary needs. The rich, flavorful sauce paired with the shrimp makes this dish feel truly indulgent, while still being simple enough to prepare for any occasion!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 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 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes

For the Sauce

  • 2 ½ tablespoons Cento tomato paste
  • ½ cup Cento sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ 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

Instructions
 

For the Shrimp

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink, opaque, and curl into a C shape. (If they form an O shape, they’ve been cooked too long.)
  • Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set them aside to cool.

For the Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
  • Stir in the gluten-free flour, then gradually pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream. Add the spinach and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the spinach wilts.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue mixing until it melts smoothly.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it to coat with the sauce. Then, gently fold in the cooked shrimp.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve. Enjoy!