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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, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted and vibrant green, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce needs loosening.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Add Parmesan gradually off heat to prevent curdling. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce for perfect consistency. Fresh Parmesan cheese is preferred over pre-grated for better flavor and melt.

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