Description
Succulent shrimp dance through creamy Tuscan fettuccine, creating a Mediterranean masterpiece of flavors. Rich parmesan and herbs elevate this classic Italian-inspired pasta dish for home cooks seeking restaurant-quality comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
Primary Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare fettuccine according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear shrimp with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes until they turn vibrant pink. Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its rich flavor profile.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet, cooking briefly to intensify their concentrated taste.
- Slowly stream chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a smooth, cohesive sauce.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into the simmering liquid. Stir until cheese dissolves and sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
- Gently fold fresh spinach into the sauce, allowing leaves to wilt and release their vibrant green color.
- Return seared shrimp to the skillet, mixing carefully to warm through without overcooking.
- Add cooked fettuccine, tossing thoroughly to ensure each pasta strand is lavishly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional parmesan and freshly chopped parsley for a restaurant-quality presentation.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk alternatives for lighter versions.
- Choose wild-caught shrimp for more sustainable and potentially healthier seafood option.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe completely gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg