"I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It's super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. —Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
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1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
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3/4 cup half-and-half cream
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4 cups chopped fresh spinach