Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound shrimp (large (peeled and deveined))
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (reserve 1 teaspoon for the pasta)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (peeled and chopped - small)
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage (mild or can exchange with hot Italian sausage)
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth (reserve 1/2 cup for midway of the cooking process. Low sodium.)
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or dairy or non-dairy of choice)
  • 14.5 ounce tomatoes (diced (canned/tinned))
  • 1 pound pasta (fusilli (rotini, corkscrew) or pasta noodle of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes (or to your desired heat level)
  • 2 cups spinach (fresh )
  • 2 large tomatoes (fresh chopped)
  • basil or parsley (to garnish (optional))
  • parmesan cheese (optional - we omitted this as we do not do well with dairy.)

Instruction

  • Season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (reserve the other teaspoon for the pasta), salt and pepper.
  • Add olive oil to a large pot that has a tight fitting lid (at least 5.5 quart). Sear shrimps over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until no longer translucent. Remove shrimp from the pot and set aside.
  • Place the onions and garlic into the same pot you cooked the shrimp. Cook for a minute or until aromatic. Squeeze the Italian sausage links out of the casings right into the onion and garlic mixture. Break up the sausage with your spatula and fry for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add 3 cups of chicken broth (reserve 1/2 cup for midway of the cooking process), canned tomatoes, almond milk (dairy or non-dairy of choice), and the dry uncooked pasta to the pot.
  • Season the sausage pasta in the pot with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, dried crushed red pepper flakes (to your desired spice level) and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat down to a simmer. Cover and cook for 6 minutes.
  • At the 6 minute mark, open the lid of the pot and stir the sausage pasta. Is the pasta sticking or is all the liquid almost absorbed - if so, add the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth. If there is still liquid in the pot and the pasta is not sticking, there is no need to add the remaining chicken broth. Keep heat on simmer and continue cooking for another 6 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Total cook time of approximately 12 to 14 minutes - depending on the type of pasta used. Turn heat off. If you have an electric cooktop, also remove pot from the burner.
  • Add the fresh spinach, chopped FRESH tomatoes and cooked shrimp. Stir just until the spinach wilts.
  • Garnish with basil, parsley and or parmesan cheese if desired.