Creamy Sun Dried Shrimp Pasta (Print)
Creamy pasta with shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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12 oz fettuccine pasta
→ Seafood
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Cooking essentials
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
→ Vegetables and dairy
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 -
Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Return shrimp and cooked pasta to the skillet. Add reserved pasta water as needed and gently toss until well-coated.
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Adjust seasoning as needed and serve immediately for best texture.