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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
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