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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine

A rich and luxurious Italian-inspired pasta with tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine
Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Tuscan Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve pasta water.
  2. Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink, then remove.
  4. Melt butter in skillet and sauté garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  6. Add parmesan and season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  7. Stir in spinach and allow it to wilt.
  8. Add linguine and toss to coat. Use pasta water to thin if needed.
  9. Add shrimp back to the skillet and serve hot.

Notes

Best served immediately with extra parmesan and basil.