Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp: Indulgent Spinach Pasta Delight
A rich and creamy pasta dish with succulent shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and allow it to simmer, then add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Toss the pasta with the shrimp mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp, Spinach Pasta, Shrimp Pasta Recipe