Description
A quick and delicious meal that combines shrimp, creamy sauce, and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, cooking until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and let simmer to thicken.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian