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Description
This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in your own kitchen. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and white wine (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes (if desired).
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use fresh cherry tomatoes.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg