Description

This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta features gluten-free penne tossed in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with perfectly seasoned shrimp. It’s a one-pan, crowd-pleasing dish that’s both elegant and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

450 g extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp gluten-free flour

1 small onion, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes

1 cup vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup diced spinach

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

340 g gluten-free penne pasta

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat sun-dried tomato oil. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque and C-shaped. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and cook until fragrant.
Stir in gluten-free flour to form a roux, then whisk in vegetable broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Simmer until sauce thickens and spinach wilts.
Add parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.
Fold in cooked pasta and shrimp until well combined and heated through.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

Swap shrimp for prawns, scallops, lobster, or crab for variation.
Use plant-based butter and cream for a dairy-free option.
Seafood or fish stock can replace vegetable broth for a richer flavor.
Other short pastas like fusilli or rigatoni can be used instead of penne.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a skillet.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 190mg