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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta Recipe Easy Garlic Spinach Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan shrimp pasta with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious sauce. Perfect for a comforting yet light dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine or linguine (regular or gluten-free)
  • Salt for pasta water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth or white wine
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed)
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
  • Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225 g) of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, usually 9-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, season 1 lb (450 g) shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits.
  4. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream and stir in 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Add 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach leaves to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen.
  6. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, then add drained pasta. Toss gently to coat pasta and shrimp evenly in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Plate immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if available.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Watch garlic carefully to avoid burning. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Add spinach last to preserve color and freshness. Use fresh grated Parmesan for best sauce texture. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or pasta water to avoid rubbery shrimp.

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