Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring shrimp, garlic, and a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (8 oz) fettuccine pasta
- (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1 cup) spinach, fresh
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1/2 tsp) Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cook 8 oz fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Add Salt to taste and Fresh basil for garnish.
- 3
In the same skillet, add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Stir in 1 cup fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- 8
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet and mix until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
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