INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz (220g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 oz (220g) tortellini
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 handful cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 6 cups (1.5l) water
• 6 oz fresh baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or more, to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning