"Marry Me" Shrimp Pasta

A new take on an old favorite!

(photo from Pinterest)

I've heard of "Marry Me Chicken", in fact, my granddaughter, Becky made it and told me how good it was. So, while looking through the "Delish.com" website, I came across this recipe made with shrimp, and it looked DELISH!  LOL!

This creamy, flavorful sauce is tossed with pasta, and is perfect with the added shrimp. A rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and plenty of shrimp, baby spinach and fragrant herbs are tossed with the pasta to place a new spin on a classic. It's easy to make with just a little prep from kitchen to table in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil (reserve tomato oil)

4 Tbsp. tomato oil

1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed

Salt and Pepper to taste

16 oz. rigatoni or penne (or your favorite pasta)

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 (5 oz. pkg.) baby spinach

1/2 cup grated parmesan (plus more for serving)

Fresh basil leaves (for serving)

Instructions:

1. In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp. tomato oil. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate or bowl.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
3. In same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 Tbsp. tomato oil, stirring, until tomato paste (will deepen in color) about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, broth, cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce slightly reduces, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add pasta, shrimp, and Parmesan. Cook, stirring, until pasta is coated and sauce is glossy; season with salt and black pepper. Remove skillet from heat, cover, and let it sit 2 to 3 minutes. Give pasta another stir to coat.
5. Divide pasta and shrimp among bowls. Top with basil and more Parmesan.

Be encouraged!

"My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart."  -Psalm 73:26