Light Shrimp and Cream Pasta Recipe

Name: Light Shrimp and Cream Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Yellow Pepper, Chopped; 1/4 cups Light White Wine; 3/4 cups Vegetable Broth; 1/4 cups Light Cream; 5 ounces, weight Light Cream Cheese; ⅓ cups Parmesan; Salt And Pepper; 12 ounces, weight Shrimp, Tails Removed; 3 cups Fresh Spinach; Lemon Zest, To Taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Pasta
2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Yellow Pepper, Chopped
1/4 cups Light White Wine
3/4 cups Vegetable Broth
1/4 cups Light Cream
5 ounces, weight Light Cream Cheese
⅓ cups Parmesan
Salt And Pepper
12 ounces, weight Shrimp, Tails Removed
3 cups Fresh Spinach
Lemon Zest, To Taste

1
Prepare pasta according to box directions.
2
Rinse and set aside.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart pan over medium high heat.
4
Add onions and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
5
Add garlic and peppers and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
6
Reduce heat to medium and add in wine, broth, cream, cream cheese and salt and pepper.
7
Cook until mixture begins to thicken a bit, about 6 minutes.
8
Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest and additional salt and pepper to taste.
9
Let simmer another 4 or 5 minutes to thicken up.
10
Remove from heat.
11
In a small pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
12
Cook shrimp for about 24 minutes or until done.
13
Remove from pan and add to cream sauce.
14
Add spinach to the small pan and heat just until wilted, about 3 minutes.
15
Toss spinach and shrimp with cream sauce.
16
Add lemon zest for extra zest.
17
Pour over pasta and enjoy!

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Pasta, 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Light Shrimp and Cream Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Light Shrimp and Cream Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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