Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Mozzarella Sauce

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

olive oil ((drained from sun-dried tomatoes jar or just use regular olive oil))

shrimp ((without shells, and deveined))

garlic cloves (minced)

salt

sun-dried tomatoes ((without oil))

garlic cloves (, minced)

half and half

mozzarella cheese (, shredded (never frozen))

dried basil ((if using fresh basil you can add more))

red pepper flakes (, crushed, add more to taste )

paprika

reserved cooked pasta water ((or more))

salt