Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta is a rich, garlicky, and satisfying one-skillet meal loaded with juicy shrimp, fresh spinach, and fire-roasted tomatoes in a silky Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick, indulgent, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
12 ounces pasta (such as bow-tie or penne)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
Salt, for pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
3. Add the shrimp to the seasoned oil and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and loosely cover to keep warm.
4. In the same pan, pour in the chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
5. Add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Lower the heat and whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and just heated through.
8. Stir in the spinach and diced tomatoes, allowing the spinach to wilt.
9. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, tossing gently to coat everything evenly. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to drain the fire-roasted tomatoes to prevent thinning the sauce.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Shrimp can be substituted with chicken or scallops.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian