Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Description §

This Marry Me shrimp pasta is filled with tender, seasoned shrimp, a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and al dente penne pasta.

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Ingredients §

• 1 pound extra large shrimp (peeled/deveined)
• 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)
• 2 1/2 tbsp Cento tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Cento sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/3 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp Gluten free 1:1 flour
• 2 cups diced spinach
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp minced onion
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil (chopped for garnish)
• 12 oz gluten free penne

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Method §

1. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture from step 1. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sweet smoked paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the gluten free flour and stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth and stir until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Stir in the butter, minced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and stir until well combined.
9. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
10. Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and stir until well coated in the sauce.
11. Garnish with fresh basil