Marry Me Shrimp Pasta: A Deliciously Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A rich and creamy shrimp pasta dish that will impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and garlic, cooking until shrimp is pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Add spinach and cooked fettuccine; combine until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams