Creamy Pasta with Shrimp, Bacon, Spinach, Garlic, and Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

shrimp (, uncooked, peeled, deveined)

1/4 tsp

salt

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

Italian seasoning ((thyme, oregano, basil - combined))

tomatoes (, chopped in large cubes)

garlic cloves (, minced)

strips bacon (, COOKED, DRAINED OF FAT, AND CHOPPED)

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes (crushed)

1 cup

half and half

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

Parmesan cheese (, freshly shredded)

6 oz

spinach (fresh)

10 oz

penne pasta ((for gluten-free version, use gluten-free brown-rice penne))

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese (, shredded, for serving)