Description
A delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp, fresh ingredients, and a creamy sauce, capturing the essence of Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked shrimp back to the skillet along with the pasta. Toss and add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg