Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Name: Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined; 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 small onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 5 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped; Minced fresh basil, for garnish

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
5 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
Minced fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook until opaque, 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove to a plate; tent with foil.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add onion; cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Stir in flour; cook until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, breaking up any lumps. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce the heat to low.
Whisk in cream and milk. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, tossing to combine. Add the shrimp back to the pan; cook until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 570 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.