Shrimp Pasta with Spinach and Sundried Tomato Cream

shrimp, cleaned, deveined with tails removed, patted completely dry

fresh or dried pasta, fettuccine style ( I used less than ½ pound)

large garlic cloves, smashed

sundried tomatoes packed in their flavored oil

big handful of fresh baby spinach

to ¾ cup of heavy cream

red pepper flakes (optional)

fresh chopped parsley

olive oil