Description
Indulge in the best creamy shrimp Tuscan fettuccine with this delicious recipe. Succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and spinach are enveloped in a rich, Parmesan-laced cream sauce, creating a satisfying pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Shrimp: Season shrimp and cook until pink; set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, tomatoes, and spinach. Add cream, broth, cheese, and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss shrimp and pasta in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes like linguine or spaghetti.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
