5 from 66 votes
Tuscan Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Tuscan Shrimp Pasta blends sautéed garlic-seasoned shrimp with a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Served over linguine and finished with fresh basil, the dish features rich, savory flavors and a silky texture. It's a satisfying pasta suitable for dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8-12 oz linguine or your favorite pasta, even gluten free!
- 1 lb Shrimp 21-25 ct, peeled and deveined, large
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- basil thinly sliced or torn into pieces, fresh, handful, leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, make the tuscan shrimp sauce (don’t forget to save 1/2 cup of pasta water).
- Add shrimp to a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat in seasoning.
- Set a large non-reactive skillet over medium heat and add oil and butter. Swirl the pan to prevent butter from splattering. Once the butter is done foaming, add the shrimp in a single layer and sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through then transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed then add sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook sauce another minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the cream and sprinkle parmesan over the top. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for one minute until the sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add shrimp and most of your chopped basil to the pan and remove from heat.
- When the pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta into the sauce and toss to coat the noodles in sauce. Add reserved pasta water to thin the sauce and reach your desired sauce consistency. Garnish with remaining chopped basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbs
34g
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
612mg
(26%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
864IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 34g | |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 864IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.