INGREDIENTS
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8 oz penne pasta (for gluten free, use gluten free brown rice pasta)
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2 tablespoons olive oil (drained from sun-dried tomatoes jar or just use regular olive oil)
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1 pound shrimp, without shells, and deveined
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3 large garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 small jar (3-4 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, or use 3-4 oz oil-free sun dried tomatoes
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4 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup half and half
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (never frozen)
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1 tablespoon basil (if using dry basil), if using fresh basil you can add more
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (at least, add more to taste)
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1/8 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water (or more)
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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NOTE:
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WHAT IS HALF AND HALF? Half and half is the US milk product that combines half milk half cream to form a lighter cream. To make 1 cup of half and half, combine 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy, or whipping cream.