Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Penne

Name: Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Penne
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Penne Pasta; 0.5 lb Shrimp; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic; 0.5 cup Heavy Cream; 0.25 cup Parmesan; 2 cups Spinach; 0.5 tsp Sea Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

PescatarianUnder 30 MinsHigh ProteinDinnerComfort FoodItalian

Easy

20min

690kcal

2people

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A comforting, restaurant-quality seafood pasta that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Welcome to your new favorite weeknight dinner: Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Penne. When you are looking for quick and easy recipes, this luxurious yet unbelievably simple pasta dish delivers restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes. The secret to this Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Penne lies in the perfect marriage of succulent, juicy shrimp and a rich, garlicky cream sauce that elegantly coats every single piece of penne pasta. By utilizing fresh, highly perishable ingredients from your fridge like vibrant spinach and tender shrimp, you ensure peak flavor while effortlessly reducing food waste. The base of the sauce starts with fragrant minced garlic gently sautéed in premium olive oil. Once the aromatics are blooming, the shrimp are pan-seared just until they turn a beautiful, vibrant pink. We then fold in rich heavy cream and a generous dusting of nutty Parmesan, creating a velvety emulsion that is pure comfort in a bowl. Finally, tossing in a few handfuls of fresh spinach adds a pop of bright green color and essential nutrients, wilting perfectly into the warm, savory sauce. Whether you are hosting a casual date night or simply need a rapid, satisfying meal after a long day, this Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Penne is the ultimate solution. Top it off with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the flavors even further. Enjoy a perfectly balanced, deeply comforting bowl of goodness that proves fast cooking can still be fabulously gourmet!

Ingredients

150 g Penne Pasta
200 g Shrimp
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
120 ml Heavy Cream
30 g Parmesan
50 g Spinach
0.5 tsp Sea Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Boil the penne pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a splash of the starchy pasta water.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Mince the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring gently. Bring to a very light simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
5
Add the fresh spinach to the bubbling sauce and stir until lightly wilted.
6
Return the cooked shrimp and the drained penne pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a tiny splash of the reserved pasta water.
7
Season the dish with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

•Make sure your shrimp are thoroughly patted dry before searing to get a nice color on them.
•Do not let the heavy cream come to a rapid boil, as it can split the sauce. A gentle simmer is perfect.

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