Description
This creamy Tuscan garlic butter shrimp pasta is a rich and satisfying dish that combines tender shrimp with a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce. Enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, it delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of pasta water. Set the pasta aside.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Tuscan Garlic Butter Shrimp, Pasta, Creamy Shrimp Pasta