Description
Creamy shrimp Tuscan fettuccine combines Italian coastal flavors with rich, silky pasta. Garlic, herbs, and parmesan create a luxurious sauce you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) baby spinach
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare fettuccine according to package guidelines, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear until vibrant pink and slightly curled (approximately 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- Using the identical skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and golden. Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Gradually pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Whisk thoroughly to create a smooth, integrated sauce. Allow mixture to simmer and slightly thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold Parmesan cheese into the sauce, ensuring complete melting. Add fresh spinach and cook until leaves become wilted and tender.
- Reintroduce seared shrimp to the skillet, coating thoroughly with the creamy sauce. Ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Add cooked fettuccine directly into the skillet, tossing carefully to coat pasta with sauce. Warm through for an additional minute to marry flavors.
- Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for enhanced taste and visual appeal.
Notes
- Boost the flavor by using fresh, high-quality shrimp for maximum taste and texture.
- Prevent overcooking shrimp by watching their color change to pink and removing immediately to maintain tenderness.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that still provide creamy richness.
- Toast Italian seasoning briefly in the skillet before adding liquid ingredients to enhance the herb’s depth and aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg