Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Linguine (One Pan Recipe!) - Cooking Classy (2024)

Published September 2, 2018. Updated May 9, 2019

One Pan Creamy Shrimp Linguineis the perfect recipe for a hectic day! It’s so easy to make, deliciously flavorful and perfectly creamy. And you can’t go wrong with that pasta, parmesan and shrimp combo!

Creamy Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Don’t we all get in those dinner ruts sometimes? Especially during the busy weeknights when we don’t have a lot of time to make something, but we are tiredof making the same things again and again.

I know we all have our quick weeknight staples, but I’m working on expanding my list to add some more versatility to the rotation.And that is where this hearty and comfortingOne Pan Creamy Shrimp Pasta comes in.

It’s super quick and easy (it can easily be ready in 20 minutes).It doesn’t call for a long list of ingredients, it’s cooked in one pan so clean up is a breeze, and of course it’s creamyand completely delicious (this is basically aFettuccine Alfredo, just not quite as heavy)!

Happy people all around here. This one is likely to become a new weeknight staple!

Sowhat makes this so quick and easy?Well, the shrimp can cook in a number of minutes and the second thing is theBarilla Pronto Linguine I used in this recipe.

You’ll be happily surprised by the end result and of course pleased with the time this pasta saves.Plus, the more concentrated starchy water it yields works wonders for this sauce.

Don’t shrimp and pasta just go together? The shrimpnot only adds wonderful flavor, but it’s also an excellent source of lean protein and a good source of nutrients such as selenium, vitamin B12andphosphorous.

And of course shrimp pairsperfectly with the flavor of the Parmesan in this pasta sauce. If you would like more info on the benefits of shrimp, check out The Shrimp Council.

Try this easy shrimp Parmesan linguine recipe out soon, your weeknights will thank you! Less time in the kitchen and more time to relax and catch up on your favorite shows.

Parmesan Shrimp Linguine Ingredients

For this shrimp and pasta recipe, you’ll need:

• Shrimp
• Butter
• Garlic
• Water
• Half and half
• Barilla Pronto linguine
• Salt and pepper
• Shredded Parmesan
• Fresh parsley

How to Make Shrimp Linguine

• Cook shrimp in buttered skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
• Remove shrimp from pan, then melt rest of butter and sauté garlic.
• Add water, half and half, and linguine to the skillet and bring to a boil.
• Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in Parmesan.
• Toss pasta with shrimp and fresh parsley, then serve.

Can I Make This With Chicken?

Yes, chicken would be a great substitute for the shrimp in this recipe. Just note that chicken will take longer to cook.

Can I Make This With Regular Pasta?

You should be able to, yes. If you can’t find Barilla’s Pronto line at your grocery store, you can use regular spaghetti or linguine. You may need to add additional liquid to the pasta as it cooks, but otherwise you should be able to follow the recipe as written.

Tips for the Best Shrimp Pasta

• If you don’t have half and half, you can substitute equal parts milk and heavy cream.
• Make sure you’re using shredded Parmesan for this recipe and not the powdery stuff in a shaker can.
• This pasta doesn’t reheat very well since it contains shrimp, so enjoy this right away if possible.

More Easy Pasta Recipes You’ll Love:

• Lemon Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
• Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
• Pasta Primavera
• Pasta Carbonara
• One Pan Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus
• Cajun Chicken Pasta
• Creamy Broccoli Chicken Shells and Cheese