Description
Indulge in a decadent yet easy-to-make Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine that combines succulent shrimp with a luscious cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This dish is a delightful medley of flavors perfect for a special dinner or a gathering with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 ounces linguine
Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until cooked; set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Add cream, Parmesan, and seasonings; simmer.
- Combine: Add shrimp and linguine to the sauce; toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Gluten-free pasta can be substituted.
- For added flavor, squeeze a bit of lemon over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
