2 tablespoons salted butter*
6 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 pound (500 g) shrimp (or prawns) -- tails on or off
1 small yellow onion, diced
½ cup white wine (OPTIONAL)
5 oz (150 g) jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil, drained
1¾ cups half and half (or milk -- reduced fat, skim or full fat milk)* *SEE NOTES
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups baby spinach leaves
⅔ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (do not include for dairy free option)
1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 1 tablespoons of water (optional)***
2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped