Shrimp Penne Pasta in Pink Sauce

Name: Shrimp Penne Pasta with Pink Sauce
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box gluten-free pasta (we used Barilla); 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil; 2 Tbsp. heavy cream or full-fat unsweetened coconut milk; 2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, finely grated (if desired); 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (for adults); 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped; 1 Jar of Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

December 18, 2020

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Ideas for family dinners don't get much easier or more convenient than cooking dried pasta and pairing it with ready-made pasta sauce in a jar. Popular with kids, easy for toddlers to chew, and enjoyable for grown-ups, too, gluten-free pasta satisfies picky eaters who may not like the taste or texture of bean, lentil, nut, or pea-based pasta alternatives.

This scrumptious penne uses pantry staples and Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara made with avocado oil and organic tomatoes to create a creamy pink sauce that everyone will enjoy. We love the pasta paired with shrimp, but you could also serve this dish with seafood, chicken, pork, roasted veggies, or straight-up with a dusting of finely grated parmesan cheese.

Shrimp Penne Pasta with Pink Sauce

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Servings

Prep Time

4 minutes

Cook Time

11 minutes

Calories

368

This recipe uses pantry staples paired with jarred sauce to create a creamy, slightly sweet and savory pink sauce pasta. We love the pasta paired with shrimp, but you could also serve this dish with seafood, chicken, pork, roasted veggies, or straight-up with a dusting of finely grated parmesan cheese.

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Primal Kitchen

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Ingredients

1 box gluten-free pasta (we used Barilla)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
2 Tbsp. heavy cream or full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, finely grated (if desired)
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (for adults)
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 Jar of Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

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Directions

Bring 4–6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp. salt, or to taste.
Add dried pasta to the water, stirring gently. Cook for 9 minutes for al dente pasta, and 10 minutes for softer pasta.
Meanwhile, cook the shrimp. Add avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is warm, add shrimp. Cook until just starting to turn pink, about 2–3 minutes, then turn over and cook for another 2–3 minutes on the other side. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt, and remove from heat.
When cook time is complete, remove the pasta from the heat and drain. Add drained pasta back into pot, and place back on the burner. Pour entire jar of Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce along with the heavy cream or coconut milk into the pot, and stir. Heat for 1–2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.
Serve the penne with cooked shrimp, a bit of freshly cracked black pepper, and some chopped parsley.