Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce
Fettuccine is tossed with tender shrimp, sweet cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach in a creamy white wine sauce scented with garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes, and parsley. It balances bright, fresh flavors with gentle heat and richness, making a quick, polished meal for a weeknight dinner or relaxed gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving pasta water.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts. Roughly slice the garlic, add it to the skillet, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard it.
- 3
Carefully add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp is pink, opaque, and curled into a “C” shape, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and keep warm.
- 4
Add the shallot to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Mince the remaining garlic, add it to the skillet, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the tomatoes, parsley, and white wine. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted and bright green. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir in the cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
Remove from the heat. If the sauce is too thick, stir in pasta water as needed until the desired consistency is achieved. Stir in the pasta and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with additional flat-leaf parsley sprigs.
- Calories 650.87 kcal High 33%
- Protein 33.88 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 59.46 g 22%
- Total Fat 27.67 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 14.36 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 249.83 mg High 83%
- Sodium 374.22 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 6.95 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 9.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 250.92 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 6.36 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 898.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 752.81 mcg Good Source 84%
- Vitamin C 28.12 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 650.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Heavy Cream. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 650.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce healthy?
- Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Spinach Cream Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 650.87 calories and 33.88 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 374.22 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.36 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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