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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring garlicky shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a luscious creamy sauce with pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (600 ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the pasta directly to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Let the pasta simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. After about 7 minutes, add the shrimp and baby spinach on top without stirring them in yet. Cover the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes until pasta is tender and shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the lid and stir everything together gently. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve the creamy Tuscan shrimp pasta warm, optionally with extra Parmesan or fresh basil.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick before pasta is fully cooked, add a splash more broth or water. Add shrimp partway through cooking to avoid rubbery texture. Stir gently to prevent pasta from sticking. Use a splatter guard when adding cream and broth to keep stovetop clean. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and check broth ingredients. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast-based cheese.

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