Description
A rich, flavorful dish featuring linguine tossed with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce that is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) linguine
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (~150 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (~50 g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (~60 g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side (depending on size) until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Stir the cherry tomatoes into the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine. If using, add white wine here and let it reduce for a minute.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, then toss in the cooked linguine until everything is evenly coated. Heat through for 1 minute to marry flavors.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For lighter creaminess, consider substituting half-and-half or a 1:1 mix of milk and mascarpone. Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 200mg