08/12/2026
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta 🍤
Plump seasoned shrimp, tender penne, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan come together in a rich, velvety cream sauce. It’s a cozy seafood pasta loaded with savory Italian flavor.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
🛒 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 oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
For the Pasta & Sauce
12 oz gluten-free penne
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced onion
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
2½ tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
⅓ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 flour
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups diced spinach
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cook the penne according to the package directions until al dente while preparing the shrimp.
Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and C-shaped. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the garlic, onion, diced sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sweet smoked paprika, salt, and dried basil.
Cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the gluten-free flour and stir thoroughly into the aromatics.
Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, then add the diced spinach.
Stir and gently cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the spinach begins to wilt.
Add the Parmesan and stir until completely melted into the creamy sauce.
Fold the cooked penne carefully into the sauce until thoroughly coated.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently combine with the pasta.
Finish with chopped fresh basil and serve while hot and creamy.
💡 Chef’s Tip:
Watch the shape of your shrimp: properly cooked shrimp should curl into a loose C shape. A tightly curled O shape can indicate overcooking.