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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and cozy dinner featuring tender shrimp in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • 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, usually 10-12 minutes for al dente. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water. Set pasta aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add reserved pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss to coat. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Simmer sauce gently to prevent curdling. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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