Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pasta Everyone Loves
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and what better way to show your love than by preparing a special homemade dinner? No need to stress—keep it simple yet romantic with this easy Love Pasta Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro recipe from our friends at Barilla®.
This elegant dish pairs succulent shrimp with flavorful ingredients and features Barilla’s Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta, inspired by their beloved Mezzi Rigatoni. Serve it with warm, crusty bread for a truly memorable meal. It’s quick, delicious, and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy dinner with your Valentine.
A big thank you to Nordstrom for the recipe inspiration.
Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with love and great food! ♥
Ingredients – Serves 6
- 1 Box Barilla’s Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta
- 3 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb 21-25 ct. peeled, deveined shrimp
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, ground in a FinaMill Pro Plus pod (or more to taste)
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 3 Tbsp butter, soft
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 oz baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- To taste: Sea salt in a FinaMill Pro Plus Pod and Black pepper in a FinaMill Peppercorn Pod
Directions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook Barilla’s Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 15-30 seconds.
3. Add shrimp, the Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add San Marzano tomatoes and butter.
6. Add spinach and cheese to the pan.
7. Drain pasta, add to the sauce, and toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Garnish with more cheese if desired.
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