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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta with Spinach

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A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring seared shrimp, fresh spinach, and a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce made with cottage cheese and cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup white wine
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, blend cottage cheese with heavy cream in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the blended cottage cheese and cream mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and optional white wine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts into the sauce.
  8. Return shrimp to the pan, add drained pasta, and toss everything together. Add reserved pasta water little by little if sauce needs loosening. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Remove from heat. Garnish with torn fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Blend cottage cheese fully smooth for a silky sauce. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if it thickens too much. Add spinach at the end to keep it fresh and vibrant. White wine is optional and can be substituted with broth or water.

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