Easy Shrimp Fettuccine
Tender shrimp, fresh tomatoes, spinach, and fettuccine are tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic and herbs for a comforting Italian pasta bursting with fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp cleaned
- 1 lb garden tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- ½ chopped onion
- ½ cup each Italian parsley and basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions saving 2 cups of the water before draining
- Meanwhile in a large saute pan on medium high heat salt and saute the shrimp until pink remove and set aside
- Add the onion and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
- Add the tomatoes saute until tomatoes are blistered and soft
- Add the heavy cream and reserved pasta water simmer until thickens about 15 minutes add spinach and herbs last 5 minutes
- Return shrimp to pan just to heat through
- Toss cooked Buctani in sauce Top with additional parmesan