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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring shrimp, spinach, and pasta in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and let thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water gradually to loosen sauce as needed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; 2 minutes per side is ideal. Keep heat moderate when sautéing garlic to prevent bitterness. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. For dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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