Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Best Creamy Shrimp Tuscan Fettuccine recipe. Succulent shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a luscious creamy sauce, tossed with fettuccine for a satisfying pasta dish.
Ingredients
Fettuccine Pasta:
12 ounces
Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined):
1 pound
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Unsalted Butter (divided):
3 tablespoons
Garlic (minced):
4 cloves
Sun-Dried Tomatoes (chopped):
1/2 cup
Fresh Spinach:
2 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Chicken Broth:
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
3/4 cup
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Boil fettuccine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet, sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter until cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add spinach, shrimp, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Adjust Consistency: If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a splash of white wine during deglazing.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a touch of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
