You Won’t Believe How Easy This Tuscan Shrimp Pasta Is

Ever dreamed of whipping up a restaurant-quality Italian dish in your own kitchen? Well, get ready to make your taste buds do a happy dance!

This Tuscan Shrimp Pasta is about to become your new weeknight dinner hero.

Trust me, it’s so good you might just forget to Instagram it before devouring the whole plate.

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine (or your favorite pasta shape)
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, torn

The Secret to Silky Smooth Sauce

Here’s the game-changer: Save 1/2 cup of that starchy pasta water before draining!

This liquid gold is the key to a perfectly creamy sauce that clings to every noodle.

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Don’t forget to reserve that pasta water!

2. While the pasta cooks, season shrimp with Italian seasoning.

3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.

6. Add cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding splashes of reserved pasta water until you reach your desired sauce consistency.

7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

The 30-Minute Miracle

You read that right – this entire masterpiece comes together in just half an hour!

It’s faster than delivery and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Your secret is safe with me.

So grab your apron (or don’t, I won’t judge) and get ready to impress yourself and anyone lucky enough to score a dinner invite.

Buon appetito!