Creamy Tuscan Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish
This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, combining succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then let simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less chicken broth as needed.