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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy garlic Tuscan shrimp pasta with a rich, velvety sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta (gluten-free pasta works too)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Slowly add 1 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer, then mix in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly (3-4 minutes). If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
  6. Add 2 cups fresh baby spinach and cooked shrimp. Stir gently until spinach wilts and shrimp is warmed through (1-2 minutes). Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until pasta is well coated with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Keep garlic sautéed just until fragrant to prevent bitterness. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese improves flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.

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