Make clean up easy with this one pot shrimp linguine! Loaded with healthy spring vegetables, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese and juicy shrimp, it's a simple and elegant meal to prepare.
One pot pasta is great for so many reasons, including a streamlined cooking process and extra flavor absorbed into the pasta. Our favorites include one pot black bean fajita pasta, sun dried tomato chickpea pasta, and this one pot shrimp linguine is a family favorite as well!
With a busy schedule, weeknight dinners absolutely must be kept simple at our house. But simple does not mean boring, as is evidenced by this meal.
This pasta has so much flavor starting with butter-sautéed leeks, garlic, white wine and parmesan cheese. Loaded with veggies and juicy shrimp, it's anything but boring!
Reasons you'll ♡ one pot shrimp linguine
- the whole meal cooks in a single pot for easy clean up
- from start to finish, it's ready in 50 minutes, but most of that is inactive cook time
- it packs amazing layers of flavor that absorb into the pasta as it cooks
How does one pot pasta work?
One pot pasta involves cooking everything up for the pasta dinner- sauce, noodles, protein and all in a single pot. This helps infuse so much flavor into the pasta as it cooks, but also makes clean up a breeze!
Many one pot pasta recipes work well for meal prep as freezer packs, but unfortunately this recipe has essential sauté steps so it doesn't work well as a freezer pack. Check out this post with four one pot pasta freezer packs for some ideas!
Building layers of flavor
For this one pot shrimp linguine, we start by sauteeing leeks in butter. This softens the leeks and helps release a mildly sweet flavor.
Next we add the garlic, sauteeing for just 1 minute to prevent burning.
Next, we add ¼ cup of white wine and deglaze the bottom of the pot- this simply means we use a spatula to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the pan. The brown bits are full of flavor!
Finally, we add the stock, red pepper flakes, salt, asparagus, mushrooms and linguine.
Cooking one pot shrimp linguine
Once we've added the linguine and other ingredients, it will take a few minutes to soften the linguine enough to get it fully submerged into the liquid. Work with a wooden or slotted spoon, gently pressing it down until it is fully in the liquid.
At this point, put the lid on the pot, but be sure to stir every 2 or so minutes.
The final steps
Once the pasta has cooked to al dente, we add a little bit of flour to the pot to help the sauce thicken, and stir in the raw shrimp.
Depending on the size of your shrimp, it may take different amounts of time to cook through; 5 minutes was sufficient for the ones pictured.
Once shrimp and pasta are cooked through, shower generously with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Recipe tips
- this pasta recipe serves 3, but use the slider on the recipe card to scale up for a larger serving
- if you've never cooked with leeks before, here's a great tutorial showing you how to clean and chop
- while cooking, the alcohol should fully evaporate off the white wine, but if you are uncomfortable serving to children you can leave it out
- leftovers of this recipe keep well for up to 2 days; store in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave until steaming hot
- feel free to swap the shrimp with 1 inch chicken thigh cubes; add at the start with the pasta and stock, and be sure they are fully cooked through by cutting one open before serving
- the red pepper flakes add a nice gentle heat but are easily left out
More healthy one pot dinners
- 40 One Pot Meals
- Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Skillet
- Enchilada Sweet Potato Noodle Skillet
- Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai
- Chili Lime Chicken + Sweet Potato Skillet
One Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted are fine)
- 1 leek (cleaned and cut into small pieces, leafy green parts discarded (roughly 1 ½-2 cups))
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup asparagus (cut into bite-sized pieces, woody stalks discarded)
- 1 cup mushrooms (quartered)
- 4 oz linguine
- ½ tablespoon (all purpose flour)
- 12 large raw shrimp (thawed and peeled)
Garnish
- fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a 4 quart pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and cook for 5 or so minutes, until soft.
- Add the garlic and stir for one minute.
- Add the wine, and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until volume is roughly reduced in half.
- Add the chicken stock, red pepper flakes, salt, asparagus, mushrooms and linguine. Using a spoon, gently press the linguine down until it is submerged in the liquid (this may take a few minutes).
- Cover pot with a lid, and stir every 2 minutes or so, until linguine is cooked al dente (10-15 minutes).
- Sprinkle evenly with flour and gently stir to thicken sauce.
- Fold the shrimp into the pasta, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- Cooked pasta may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days (though shrimp is best eaten within 2 days).
- Reheat in the microwave until steaming hot.
- while cooking, the alcohol should fully evaporate off the white wine, but if you are uncomfortable serving to children you can leave it out
- feel free to swap the shrimp with 1 inch chicken thigh cubes; add at the start with the pasta and stock, and be sure they are fully cooked through by cutting one open before serving
- the red pepper flakes add a nice gentle heat but are easily left out
Joanne Smith
Will this be ok for meal prep - ie can it be reheated?
Thanks
Denise
Hi Joanne! I haven't tried this as a meal prep recipe but I suspect it would be great. I would keep it refrigerated for up to 4 days and heat till steaming hot 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Susan
This was FABULOUS!!!! I did not have any white wine so I used a splash of red- worked well . I also sauté the asparagus and mushrooms after the leeks and garlic with a little extra butter before I added in the stock and pasta! What a fabulous tasting dish in one pot - so great how everything absorbed all the flavors! Hubby loved it!! Definite keeper!!!
Denise
So happy you enjoyed it!
Denise
I just made this for dinner. I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I love the idea of using one pot. This is a perfect Monday-Friday meal. I will make again and pass on to my daughters.u
Denise
You just made my day, Denise (and nice name, too!) I'm so happy you enjoyed this meal! Thanks so much for reporting back 🙂
Twinmomma82
I would love to try this recipe but is there anyway I can have this e-mailed to me. I don't have a printer or any place to store the recipes for future use. I am officially a stay at home mom to 5yr old twin boys and I am starting to get into cooking and baking. Now that I have the time I am always look for something different for either myself or for them to eat (which is usually off my plate lol).
Denise
Hi Twinmomma82! For sure, if you click on the little envelope on the sidebar to the right (the grey button), you should be able to e-mail yourself the recipe! Hope you and your boys like the recipe!
Denise
Hmm, I just tried it for myself and it doesn't actually e-mail the recipe, just the page link. I will e-mail the recipe to you.
Maureen
Shrimp linguine for dinner sounds amazing! And I love the fresh spring vegetables you put in this pasta. And the shrimps! The shrimps are just perfect!
Ciao Florentina
I love this idea of one pot dinner! And that shrimp, i'm into you like wow !!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Love this! Looks so easy and so yummy. Spring veggies are the best, aren't they? I just made leeks the other night and had forgotten how AMAZING they are. Yum!
Tammy
OBSESSED with one pot meals. This looks awesome!
Denise
Thanks, Tammy! They are just too convenient, aren't they?
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
Yum...this looks like the perfect no stress one pot meal. I wish I could have this for dinner tonight. 😉 And yay the week is almost over. Happy weekend. Pinned!
Denise
Thanks, Cyndi! One more day, woo hoo!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
I still need to try the one pot pasta trick! It almost sounds too good to be true! And this one is just perfect Denise. What is it about shrimp and linguine? They go so well together! Like spaghetti and marinara.
Denise
I know, I totally thought it was a gimmick until I tried it! So much flavor in those noodles, I tell you! Thanks, Natalie!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C
You are speaking my love language, Denise! I want this right now... Your veggie photo is exquisite, by the way.
Denise
Thanks so much, Andrea!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
The weekend really did fly by! Wishing it was Friday evening already. Love this dish! One pot meals are my favorite! Especially when they are loaded with spring veggies 🙂 This looks incredible!
Annie @Maebells
One pot meals have my heart! I love this! I like shrimp kind of sorta, but my husband loves it, so I am definitely making this!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
I absolutely love one-pot pasta! This looks super yummy with all those amazing flavours from the shrimp and veggies! Bookmarking!
Justine | Cooking and Beer
I'm seriously so embarrassed to admit, but I have NEVER made a one pot pasta meal. I know. I know. I should just crawl into a hole. I'm thinking that my first one should be your recipe, Denise! I love everything in this pasta dish!
Denise
Don't crawl in a hole! I just tried my first ever one-pot meal a few weeks ago and was blown away by the flavor...I totally thought it was a Pinterest fad. Thanks Justine!
marcie
I made a Greek feast the night before Easter with my family, then made pulled pork for a very casual one on Easter Sunday. Not traditional, but it made everyone happy! This meal is my kind of dish being one pot with shrimp and the great veggies! Pinned.
Denise
Glad I'm not the only rebel around here 😉 Sounds like you had a delicious week-end, too, Marcie!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
This looks amazing! I love pasta and this is so fresh and perfect for spring 🙂
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
Wow Denise, this is an amazing recipe. I love the idea of cooking everything in one pot with shrimp. I bet it tastes so good.
Denise
Thanks, Kathy!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Unfortunately I had to work on Friday, so no long weekend for me, and it just flew by! This one pot meal sounds fantastic! I love the shrimp and fresh veggies in here. Definitely a perfect weeknight meal!
Denise
Oh that's no fun! Thanks, Gayle!
Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven
I totally want on board the one-pot train! If it means dinners as flavorful and awesome as this sounds, I'm in! Loooove all the gorgeous spring veggies you packed into these noodles!
Denise
Get on board, girl! Ha ha, it's fun, and I love having less dishes to wash. Food blogging = endless dishes, am I right?
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
Denise - I'm always looking for quick weeknight meals that look elegant. I adorable the combination of mushrooms, leek, and asparagus. This is such a lovely presentation and I'm sure it's a crowd pleaser as well. 🙂 My weekend was also pretty busy: bridal shower, Easter dinner, and trying to fit in "me time"!
Denise
Thanks, Erin! Wow, busy week-end! Seems like the 'long' week-ends feel even shorter. Hope you had a fun bridal shower!