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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan shrimp pasta with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a silky sauce, perfect for cozy date nights or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
  • Salt (for pasta water)
  • Optional garnish: fresh chopped parsley or basil
  • Optional garnish: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine or linguine and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
  2. Pat dry 1 pound shrimp and toss with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 ounces softened cream cheese. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 2 cups fresh baby spinach. Cook 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
  8. Return shrimp to skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  9. Toss drained pasta into skillet with sauce and shrimp. Stir gently to coat pasta evenly.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp; they cook quickly and will continue cooking in the sauce. Use fresh garlic for best flavor and sauté gently to avoid bitterness. Deglaze the pan with broth or wine to capture browned bits for extra flavor. Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Wilt spinach last to keep vibrant color and texture.

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