Description
This creamy shrimp fettuccine is a delightful dish packed with flavors that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet add garlic and sun dried tomatoes and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes stirring often until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return shrimp and cooked pasta to the skillet adding reserved pasta water as needed and toss gently until coated.
- Taste adjust seasoning and serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the garlic amount based on your preference.
- You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg