I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It's super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. -Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon each butter and oil over medium-high heat. Saute 1 pound shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until shrimp turns pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan; repeat., In same skillet, combine marinara sauce and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add pasta and shrimp; toss and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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L Lawliet
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. The sauce was too thin and the shrimp were overcooked.
David Forgit
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like their food hot.
Nasir Kanwal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Khalifa Boughezala
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a big success! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender shrimp.
Flynn Cherry
[email protected]The spicy shrimp penne pasta was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce had a nice kick to it, and the shrimp were cooked just right.
Wash Shah Wasi Shah
[email protected]This spicy shrimp penne pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.