Pasta with shrimp and spinach in creamy garlic sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with shrimp and spinach in a creamy garlic sauce is a true embodiment of Italian gastronomic sophistication. This dish combines tender royal shrimp, fresh spinach, and broccoli, creating a rich palette of flavors accented by a creamy sauce with aromatic garlic and parmesan. Such pasta delights not only with its delicate balance of creamy and garlicky notes but also with its rich texture thanks to al dente pasta. The origins of this recipe trace back to the coastal regions of Italy where seafood harmoniously intertwines with traditional pasta. This dish is perfect for both an exquisite dinner and a cozy home gathering. It is served hot, complemented by a glass of white wine to highlight the marine notes and the softness of the creamy sauce.
1
We cook the pasta to an al dente state (as the Italians say: 'The sauce waits for the pasta,' not the other way around).
- Pasta: 200 g
2
We fry chopped broccoli and shrimp, adding 2 cloves of garlic and a little onion.
- Broccoli: 100 g
- King prawns: 300 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Red onion: 20 g
3
Next, add spinach, sauté for a minute, and then add cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Fresh spinach leaves: 150 g
- Cream 30% fat: 150 ml
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
4
Add the remaining garlic (also passed through a garlic press) and stir.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
5
We serve the pasta on plates, drizzle with shrimp sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining grated Parmesan cheese.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
