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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp with Spinach Pasta

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp with Spinach Pasta
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp with Spinach Pasta is a flavorful and indulgent dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, tossed with vibrant spinach pasta and fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a colorful, wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Protein

  • 1 lb fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined

Pasta

  • 8 oz spinach pasta
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spinach pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of the pasta water for later use in adjusting the sauce consistency.
  2. Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  3. Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, add a touch more olive oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked shrimp back into the sauce, followed by the fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts. Toss in the drained spinach pasta and mix well to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
  5. Finish and Serve: Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use wild-caught or fresh shrimp for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  • Cook spinach pasta just until al dente as it will soften further in the sauce.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
  • Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; cook until just pink and opaque.
  • Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely to evenly distribute their flavor in the sauce.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, sun-dried tomato shrimp, creamy pasta, spinach pasta, quick dinner, gluten free shrimp recipe

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