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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine - Easy 30-Minute Dinner Recipe

This creamy Tuscan shrimp linguine delivers restaurant-quality pasta in under 30 minutes, combining succulent shrimp with a rich sauce packed with garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for date night or a satisfying weeknight dinner, it transforms simple pantry staples into an elegant gourmet meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb linguine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Make the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, add heavy cream, broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Combine everything: Add cooked linguine to the sauce along with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  6. Finish and serve: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp, use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting, save pasta water to help sauce cling to pasta, substitute half-and-half for lighter version, add red pepper flakes for spicy kick