Description
At its core, this dish is a celebration of rich textures and bold, savory notes. It features perfectly seared seafood nestled in a velvety, garlic-infused cream sauce that is brightened by the intense sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the earthy freshness of baby spinach. Everything gets tossed together with tender noodles, ensuring that every single bite is completely coated in luxurious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine, linguine, or penne
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (about 50 g) sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season and cook the shrimp
- Toss shrimp with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cheese and spinach
- Stir in the Parmesan until melted.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Combine everything
- Return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately with garlic bread or a green salad.
Notes
Every bite combines tender shrimp, a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes for a delicious balance of flavors. It’s an easy recipe that’s elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for everyday cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1¼ cups)
- Calories: ~620 kcal
Keywords: creamy tuscan shrimp noodles, simple tuscan garlic shrimp pasta, easy cream sauce shrimp pasta