Tuscan Shrimp Pasta
This creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta is a rich and savory dish featuring tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. It’s an elegant, quick meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz pasta (linguine, penne, or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- Optional red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2 minutes per side or until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cook another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and lemon juice, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Return shrimp to the pan and toss.
- Combine with cooked pasta and reserved water as needed to thin the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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