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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring tender shrimp in a creamy Tuscan garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, served over fettuccine or linguine.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional pinch

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, about 10-12 minutes for al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in fresh baby spinach and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and spinach wilts.
  5. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add drained pasta and toss everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until creamy and coating the noodles.
  7. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to blend flavors and warm through. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Use fresh garlic and sauté gently to prevent bitterness. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Grate Parmesan fresh for best melting and flavor. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or broth; avoid microwave to prevent drying shrimp.

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