Gluten-Free Shrimp Caprese Pasta

Caprese Pasta just got even more delicious! This Gluten Free Shrimp Caprese Pasta is so easy to make and loaded with protein.

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This caprese pasta dish is simple to prepare and delicious enough to serve for guests.  Fresh tomatoes and basil are necessary to use in this recipe.  I used chickpea pasta (gluten-free) but if you'd like to use a whole grain pasta, go for it.

If you are looking for some more easy to make pasta recipes, you will love this Pasta Sausage in Garlic Wine Sauce, One Dish Salsa Pasta Bake and definitely this Healthy Pasta Primavera!

These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!

Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

Why You Should Make These Shrimp Caprese Pasta

Shrimp is loaded with protein and also is very low in carbs. It's an easy, healthy high protein addition to many of your favorite meals.

Cooking time for shrimp is basically minutes so it also makes it a very easy option for those who are trying to add more protein in their diets. I love that this dish will be ready in 20 minutes.

This caprese pasta looks fancy enough to serve when entertaining but also easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.

This dish is perfect and festive for the holidays.  Feel free to top it with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and maybe some more fresh basil.  

But isn't everything better with more cheese and fresh basil?  

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Gluten-Free Shrimp Caprese Pasta

Caprese Pasta just got even more delicious! This Gluten Free Shrimp Caprese Pasta is so easy to make and loaded with protein.

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Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound gluten free penne pasta
• ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 small onion diced
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined and tails off
• ▢ 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh basil torn
• ▢ ½ cup fresh mozzarella chopped

Instructions

• Cook pasta according to instructions. Set aside.
• Place oil in large saucepan with onion and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
• Add shrimp and cook about 4 minutes until shrimp are cooked and turn pink, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low, add tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper, balsamic vinegar, basil and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until tomatoes soften.
• Add pasta to saucepan and mix again.
• Turn heat off and add mozzarella. Mix well. You don't want the cheese to melt, just to blend in with the flavors. Serve immediately.

Notes

To store: Place in airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

This is best served fresh immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 652mg | Sodium: 2223mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 5mg

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