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Close-up of creamy "Marry Me" Shrimp Pasta with penne, succulent shrimp, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This creamy garlic shrimp pasta recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight meal. It features tender shrimp, gluten-free penne, and a rich, flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It's a comforting and indulgent dish that's surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Pasta Cooking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
For the Sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoon tomato paste Cento
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced, Cento
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.33 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoon Gluten free 1:1 flour
  • 2 cups spinach diced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon onion minced
  • 2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil chopped for garnish
  • 12 oz penne gluten free

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente while you cook the shrimp.
  2. Toss the shrimp with the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl 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 both sides until they are pink and C-shaped. Set the cooked shrimp aside.
  4. 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 for about two minutes until fragrant.
  5. 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 wilts, about 5 minutes. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce. Add the shrimp and gently stir again. Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The gluten-free pasta makes it accessible for those with dietary restrictions. For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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