Best Creamy Shrimp Tuscan Fettuccine Recipe
This Best Creamy Shrimp Tuscan Fettuccine Recipe is a luxurious pasta dish loaded with succulent shrimp, garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed in a velvety parmesan cream sauce. A perfect restaurant-quality meal made at home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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 until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in lemon juice.
- Return shrimp to the pan, then toss with cooked fettuccine until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp; if frozen, thaw before cooking.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for spice preference.
- Pair with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg