Description
This creamy shrimp Tuscan fettuccine recipe is a restaurant-quality pasta dish made with tender shrimp, rich parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and let it wilt. Return shrimp to the pan.
- Toss in cooked fettuccine, coating everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp, but ensure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg