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Best Creamy Shrimp Tuscan Fettuccine – Easy & Delicious Homemade Recipe

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  • Author: Jenny Cooks
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Creamy Shrimp Tuscan Fettuccine is rich, comforting, and full of flavor—perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. Juicy shrimp are nestled in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce with hints of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. The silky fettuccine ties it all together, making every bite indulgent yet satisfying. Whether it’s for a romantic date night, a family gathering, or a weeknight treat, this dish will bring a little Tuscan sunshine right to your table.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish


Instructions

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and set aside.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt & pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.

  • Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently, then whisk in parmesan until smooth.

  • Add spinach and stir until wilted. Return shrimp to skillet.

  • Toss in cooked fettuccine until evenly coated.

 

  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.


Notes

Substitute shrimp with chicken or scallops.

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream

Add mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.