Description
A luscious Italian dish featuring shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a healthier option, swap in whole wheat linguine or plant-based cream and cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shrimp, linguine, pasta, creamy, Tuscan cuisine