Lauren's Pasta (with Shrimp)
My daughter helped create this shrimp and pasta dish. Spinach and sun-dried tomatoes give extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons excellent-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 8 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained well and sliced
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2-2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off, thawed
- 3 ounces Asiago cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to the directions on the package to al dente. Be sure to follow the suggestion of adding salt to your pasta cooking water.
- While the pasta water is coming up to a boil, heat the butter and oil in a deep 12” skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp in a single layer and do not stir for 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are just cooked through. You may have to do this in batches, adding more butter and oil as needed.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan onto a plate to keep from over cooking. Set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the garlic and stir continuously for 30 seconds, being careful not to brown or burn your garlic.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, white pepper, and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and wilt the spinach.
- Add the cheese in two additions, stirring between. Add 1/3 cup of the green onions and gently stir.
- Add the hot, drained pasta and the precooked shrimp to the skillet and gently combine everything together.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired.
- Pour into a large serving bowl or into individual bowls and garnish with remaining ¼ cup sliced green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition chart is calculated with 2 ½ cups of heavy cream. The chart doesn’t account for any extra salt that goes into the pasta water. The Asiago is a salty cheese and may be enough for many tastes.
Nutrition Facts
Lauren's Pasta (with Shrimp)
Amount per Serving
Calories
766
% Daily Value*
Fat
46.24
g
71
%
Saturated Fat
25.22
g
158
%
Trans Fat
0.98
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.66
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13.53
g
Cholesterol
113.65
mg
38
%
Sodium
1272.41
mg
55
%
Potassium
1090.23
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
51.39
g
17
%
Fiber
4.61
g
19
%
Sugar
4.31
g
5
%
Protein
35.74
g
71
%
Vitamin C
30.07
mg
36
%
Calcium
321.85
mg
32
%
Iron
3.09
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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