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Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

Published: Nov 8, 2016
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4.9
7 Ratings
preview for Tuscan Shrimp Penne Tastes Like You Went Out to a Fancy Restaurant for Dinner.
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
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Shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, garlic? Yes, this is the pasta of your dreams.

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Ingredients

  • kosher salt

  • 12 oz.

    penne

  • 2 Tbsp.

    butter

  • 3

    cloves garlic, minced

  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 lb.

    medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 Tbsp.

    Freshly Chopped Parsley

  • 3 cups

    baby spinach

  • 1 cup

    crushed or diced canned tomatoes

  • 3/4 cup

    heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup

    freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes and shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add parsley and combine. Set shrimp aside on a plate (keep juices in skillet).
    3. Step 3To skillet, add spinach and season with salt. Let wilt, 2 minutes, then add tomatoes, heavy cream, 1/4 cup pasta water, and Parmesan and simmer, 5 minutes.
    4. Step 4Add shrimp and cooked penne and stir until combined. (If you want it more saucy, add remaining 1/4 cup pasta water.)
    5. Step 5Garnish with Parm and serve.
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