Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo
Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo brings tender garlic-sautéed shrimp together with a rich, velvety Parmesan and cream cheese sauce swirled with basil pesto for a fresh, herb-forward finish. It’s comforting yet bright, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual date night when you want restaurant-style pasta without the fuss.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 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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- 12
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook fettucine at a boil until slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes more. Season with pepper.
- 3
Fold the pesto into the cream sauce. Drain the fettuccine and toss it with the sauce.
- Calories 938.53 kcal High 47%
- Protein 49.01 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 78.86 g 29%
- Total Fat 47.19 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 25.18 g High 126%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 288.81 mg High 96%
- Sodium 1007.58 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 2.94 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 766.24 mg Good Source 59%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 312.48 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 194.42 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 15.37 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.97 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basil Pesto, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 938.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Pesto, Black Pepper, Butter, Cream Cheese, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo?
- About 25 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 938.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo healthy?
- Speedy Shrimp Fettuccine in Pesto Alfredo has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 938.53 calories and 49.01 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1007.58 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 25.18 g (126% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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