Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine is a delightful dish that marries succulent shrimp with vibrant spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, velvety sauce. Served over perfectly cooked linguine, this recipe brings the essence of Italy to your dinner table. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress with its explosion of flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add shrimp: Toss in shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Stir gently until spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Combine: Add cooked linguine to the skillet with grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm: Plate the dish hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg