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 Everyday 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 Everyday Pod and Black pepper in a FinaMill Pepper Pod
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook Barilla’s Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 15-30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, the Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add San Marzano tomatoes and butter.
- Add spinach and cheese to the pan.
- Drain pasta, add to the sauce, and toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with more cheese if desired.
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