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Creamy Shrimp Florentine Pasta Recipe

Creamy Shrimp Florentine Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Shrimp Florentine Pasta. Succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and fresh spinach come together in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce that is sure to impress your taste buds.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta

Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Additional:

  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Season and sauté shrimp until pink, then set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, deglaze with wine or broth, add cream and cheese, then wilt spinach.
  4. Combine: Toss shrimp, pasta, and sauce together, adjusting consistency with pasta water.
  5. Season and Serve: Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Enhance with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg