Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta is a bold, creamy, and flavorful dish that makes for the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb linguine pasta
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup baby spinach
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for kick)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Boil linguine in salted water until al dente for that perfect pasta texture—a true easy weeknight win! Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and juicy—best seafood dinner idea ever.
Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in Parmesan—watch the creamy sauce magic happen for that rich comfort food feel.
Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until spinach wilts—bringing in bold Tuscan flavor and a cheesy pasta dream.
Toss in cooked linguine and shrimp. Stir until everything’s fully coated in that luscious sauce—perfect pasta dinner for any night of the week.
Notes
For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Fresh parsley adds a nice touch of color and flavor as a garnish.
This dish can be made in one pan for easy cleanup.