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Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

A creamy garlic pasta with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach — an easy Italian-inspired comfort meal ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil and parmesan for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoons
  • Colander
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink, then remove.
  3. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
  5. Add parmesan, spinach, and seasoning; cook until spinach wilts.
  6. Return shrimp and pasta to pan, toss to coat, and serve warm.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan and don’t overcook shrimp for best texture.