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One Pot Shrimp Linguine With Spring Vegetables

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A simple and delicious one-pot shrimp linguine with spring vegetables. Everything cooks together in one pot, meaning more flavor, and less dishes!

One-Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables | sweetpeasandsaffron.com @sweetpeasaffron

Heya, how was your week-end?

Mine was ca-razy, in the fact that I blinked and it was Sunday…wait, wasn’t it supposed to be a long week-end?!

I wish I had been more organized and had put together a proper Easter dinner, but my organizational skills have officially left the building.

So a proper Easter feast? No. But some simple, delicious, comfort food? Yep.

 One Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables | sweetpeasandsaffron.com @sweetpeasaffron

One Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables | sweetpeasandsaffron.com @sweetpeasaffron

I guess I’m on the one-pot pasta train, and I don’t want to get off!

First stop was One Pot Pasta with Chicken, Feta and Dill. Second stop was one pot mushy quinoa. Third stop was a not so great attempt at spinach and artichoke pasta. And fourth stop…I think I’ve finally got another winner. Woo wooo!

We eat pasta at our house at least once a week…but it is often the same old thing. I love finding new and exciting ways to enjoy it, and huge bonus marks go to easy dishes. And even more gold stars to the ones that only mess up one pot!

One Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables | sweetpeasandsaffron.com @sweetpeasaffron

One Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables | sweetpeasandsaffron.com @sweetpeasaffron

This recipe is SO easy. Sautee up some leeks in some butter (world’s best smell, I swear!). Throw in the rest of the vegetables, some wine, some stock, and the pasta.

The hardest part (and it’s really not that hard!) is getting that linguine down into the stock. You will have to work it down as it softens until it can submerge completely into that stock. As the pasta cooks, it absorbs SO much flavor from those leeks, the garlic, the wine…the pasta is so incredibly flavorful, you are going to be fighting over the last noodle!

Then, when the noodles are al dente, scatter with a half tablespoon of flour…this helps thicken the sauce slightly. If you are happy with the sauce as is, leave it out!

Finally, add those shrimpies. Make sure they are submerged in the saucy noodles, cover the pot, and let them cook for 5 minutes.

Then…dinner! A perfect week-night kind of dinner.

Have a great Tuesday!

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5 from 5 votes

One-Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 -3
A simple and delicious one-pot shrimp linguine with spring vegetables.  Everything cooks together in one pot, meaning more flavor, and less dishes!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large leek cleaned and cut into small pieces, leafy green parts discarded (roughly 1 1/2-2 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces, woody stalks discarded
  • 1 cup mushrooms quartered
  • 4 oz dry linguine
  • 1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 12 large raw shrimp thawed and peeled

Garnish

  • fresh parsley
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a medium 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.
  • Add the stock, red pepper flakes, salt, asparagus, mushrooms and linguine.
  • Cover pot with a lid, and stir every 2 minutes or so, until linguine is fully submerged in the liquid (this may take up to 10 minutes).
  • Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • At this point, the linguine should be al dente. 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

Feel free to double the recipe if you have a family larger than 2½ ?

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One Pot Shrimp Linguine with Spring Vegetables | sweetpeasandsaffron.com @sweetpeasaffron

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Comments

    • 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!

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  2. Susan

    5 stars
    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!!!

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  3. Denise

    5 stars
    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

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  4. 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).

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    • 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!

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  5. 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!

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  10. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    5 stars
    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.

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  15. 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!

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    • 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!

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  16. 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.

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  21. 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”!

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