Quick & Zesty Creamy Basil Shrimp Penne Recipe for Pasta Lovers - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 lb (453 g) shrimp, deveined and shells removed
• 8 oz (226 g) penne pasta (use gluten-free brown rice pasta for a gluten-free version)
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (use pre-shredded Mozzarella, not fresh)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 oz (113 g) sun-dried tomatoes, without oil
• 2 tbsps olive oil (preferably from sun-dried tomatoes jar)
• ½ cup reserved cooked pasta water (or more, as needed)
• 1 tbsp dried basil (use more if fresh)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, add more to taste
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• Additional ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)