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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta is a quick, comforting Italian-inspired dinner featuring juicy shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti (dried or fresh; gluten-free if preferred)
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (packed in oil, drained and patted dry)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (9-11 minutes for dried, 3-4 minutes for fresh). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Keep stirring until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
  6. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, then add drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
  8. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or more Parmesan as needed. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

For best results, use large shrimp and freshly grated Parmesan. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Watch garlic closely to avoid burning. Easily adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or pasta water.

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