Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine

Name: Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked fettuccine; 1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Spinach shrimp fettuccine cooks in less than 10 minutes but tastes like a fancy restaurant dish.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked fettuccine
1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute spinach in oil for 2 minutes or until leaves begins to wilt. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add the shrimp, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt; saute 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain fettuccine and add to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 283 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 lean meat.

I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colorful dish, and now everyone raves about it. This dish is easy and light, and it fits into my busy schedule. —Kristin Walker, Suffolk, Virginia

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