Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 4 cups chopped fresh spinach

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
2. In a large skillet, heat half the butter and half the oil over medium-high heat. Saute half the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes; remove from pan. Repeat with remaining butter, oil, shrimp and pepper flakes.
3. In same pan, heat marinara sauce and cream just to a boil over medium heat, stirring to blend. Stir in spinach until wilted; add to pasta. Stir in shrimp; heat through.

penne pasta, butter, olive oil, shrimp, red pepper, marinara sauce, cream, fresh spinach

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-shrimp-penne-pasta/ (may not work)