Tuscan Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Printer View)

Succulent shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes blend with spinach in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.

# What you'll need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Pasta

02 - 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups baby spinach
04 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced, drained
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

09 - 5 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

10 - 1/2 cup chicken broth

→ Seasonings

11 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese

# Method:

01 - Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, simmer while scraping browned bits from pan.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted.
07 - Return shrimp to skillet with drained pasta. Toss to coat evenly with sauce, adding reserved pasta water incrementally to reach desired consistency.
08 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy, comforting Italian flavors
  • Ready in under 40 minutes for a weeknight meal
02 -
  • This dish contains shellfish, dairy, and wheat. Check all labels if making gluten-free.
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools. Add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency before serving.
03 -
  • For lighter pasta, swap heavy cream for half-and-half.
  • Serve with Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to complement flavors.
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