Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian-American
Calories
610
The Story
Why this recipe belongs in your week
Creamy Tuscan shrimp pasta turns seared shrimp, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and a light cream sauce into a restaurant-style dinner that still works on a weeknight.
Cubby keeps the save useful after the click. Save the pasta, plan it for the night you want something polished, and let the grocery list handle only the missing fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Cook the recipe
- 1
Step 1
Cook the pasta
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Step 2
Sear the shrimp
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until pink-golden. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Step 3
Start the skillet
Melt butter with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach until fragrant and wilted.
- 4
Step 4
Make the sauce
Stir in cream, parmesan, lemon zest, and pasta water until the sauce turns silky.
- 5
Step 5
Toss and finish
Toss pasta and shrimp into the sauce. Finish with herbs, black pepper, lemon, and extra parmesan.
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Chef's Tips
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FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook it fully, cool it quickly, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.
Can I save this recipe to Cubby?
Yes. Use Cubby Cookbook to save the recipe, plan when to cook it, and build the grocery list.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes. Start lighter with the spicy ingredient, then add more near the end after tasting.
Nutrition
calories
610
protein
34g
carbohydrates
62g
fat
27g
fiber
5g
sugar
6g
sodium
760mg
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