This spicy shrimp pasta is the perfect meal for your family any night of the week! Caught up in the holiday rush? Try this quick and easy meal to get supper on the table in no time at all. Entertaining for the holidays? Try this as an alternative to a traditional holiday meal. Your entire family is sure to love it! This post is sponsored by Barilla and Galbani however all projects and opinions are my own. Want a deal on the ingredients for this recipe? Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post.
Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe
- Barilla Penne
- Barilla Marinara
- Galbani Mozzarella Fresca
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 pound shrimp (I used cooked, deveined, and peeled shrimp, however, uncooked is an option also below.)
Barilla and Galbani make the perfect pairing for the holidays. Whether you’re bringing a dish for a holiday party, or feeding your family any weeknight between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I picked up my ingredients with one quick trip to my local Walmart. Want to watch me make this recipe? Just watch the video below! It is so quick and easy, you won’t believe it!
So did you miss some of the steps? Try the instructions below.
- Heat water to boiling.
- Peel and chop shallot. Peel and chop garlic.
- Add box of penne to boiling water and cook until tender.
- In the meantime, heat a little olive oil in a pan. Add in shallot.
- Then cook for a few minutes before adding garlic.
- Cook for a few more minutes and add red pepper flakes.
- Cook for a few seconds then add marinara to pan.
- Heat until boiling then add in shrimp.
- For fully cooked shrimp, just heat through. For raw shrimp, cook for 2 – 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Then remove shrimp to a plate.
- Drain pasta once tender then add to marinara remaining in pan.
- Stir to coat and then place in a casserole dish.
- Thinly slice mozzarella and add to the top of your dish.
- The heat from the pasta should melt but you can also put under the broiler for a few minutes.
- Top your dish with shrimp and serve!
Want a deal on your ingredients? You can get this Ibotta offer to earn $2 when you purchase Barilla Pasta/Sauce and Galbani Cheese. Now that is one inexpensive, quick, and easy meal! I find pasta my go to when I need to whip up a healthy, nutritious meal any night of the week. It is versatile and allows you to create a wide variety of dishes with just a few ingredients. Heck, while you are at Walmart, be sure to stock your pantry. There is sure to be plenty of those busy nights in between the holidays when you need a wholesome meal.
Looking to change up your diet for the new year? Try adding more fish and shrimp! It is the perfect way to add that Mediterranean spin to your favorite dishes. This spicy shrimp pasta is just one way that I add some variety into my meal plan. Want more options? Click here for even more holiday pairings to change up your routine! Dive into a plate today….trust me…you will love it!
Need to print the recipe? Try the recipe card below!
Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- Barilla Penne
- Barilla Marinara
- Galbani Mozzarella Fresca
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 pound shrimp I used cooked, deveined, and peeled shrimp, however, uncooked is an option also below.
Instructions
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Heat water to boiling.
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Peel and chop shallot. Peel and chop garlic.
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Add box of penne to boiling water and cook until tender.
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In the meantime, heat a little olive oil in a pan. Add in shallot.
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Then cook for a few minutes before adding garlic.
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Cook for a few more minutes and add red pepper flakes.
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Cook for a few seconds then add marinara to pan.
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Heat until boiling then add in shrimp.
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For fully cooked shrimp, just head through. For raw shrimp, cook for 2 - 3 minutes until cooked through.
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Then remove shrimp to a plate.
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Drain pasta once tender then add to marinara remaining in pan.
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Stir to coat and then place in a casserole dish.
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Thinly slice mozzarella and add to the top of your dish.
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The heat from the pasta should melt but you can also put under broiler for a few minutes.
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Top your dish with shrimp and serve!
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Your Shrimp Pasta looks delicious, this is a great family recipe! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
That looks scrumptious!
This looks divine!!!! Can’t wait to try this out with my sister in law over Christmas break! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty!
I am a huge pasta lover, so you can definitely see me trying out this great recipe.