Marry Me Shrimp Pasta – Irresistibly Creamy & Flavor-Packed
A creamy, indulgent shrimp pasta loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, rich tomato cream sauce, and seasoned to perfection—this luscious one-pan dinner is so irresistible it practically proposes!
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
- 1½ tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil reserved from the jar
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- For the Sauce
- 2½ tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 flour roux
- 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 pasta
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
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- Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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- Cook the shrimp: Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp about 2 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and C-shaped. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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- Start the sauce: In the same pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and basil. Cook about 2 minutes until fragrant.
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- Build the sauce: Stir in flour to form a roux. Then add vegetable broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Cook until sauce thickens and spinach wilts (~5 minutes).
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- Finish the sauce: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
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- Combine everything: Gently toss cooked pasta and shrimp into the sauce until well combined.
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- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Shrimp is perfectly cooked when it forms a C-shape—if it curls into an “O,” it’s overcooked. Golden Grace Kitchen
- Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free flours and pasta (already included).
- To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Golden Grace KitchenHealthy Fitness Meals
- Freezing is not recommended, as cream-based sauces can separate.