Creamy Fettuccine Tossed With Shrimp and Spinach Recipe

Name: Creamy Fettuccine Tossed With Shrimp and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup ricotta cheese; ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt; ¼ cup fat-free buttermilk; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt, plus a dash; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tablespoons chablis (or other dry white wine); 1 lb medium shrimp, rinsed, peeled, deveined; 10 12 ounces fettuccine, uncooked; 2 cups fresh spinach, shredded; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup fat-free buttermilk
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt, plus a dash
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons chablis (or other dry white wine)
1 lb medium shrimp, rinsed, peeled, deveined
10 12 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
2 cups fresh spinach, shredded
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first twelve (12) ingredients, give a good stir and set aside.
2
In a large saucepot add 1 quart of water and a dash of salt; bring to a boil.
3
Add the shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Drain well; rinse with lukewarm water, and drain again.
5
Set shrimp aside.
6
Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
7
Drain pasta and immediately return to pot; add spinach and tomatoes.
8
Gently stir mixture well to combine.
9
Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes - or until spinach wilts.
10
Add the ricotta mixture and shrimp to the prepared fettuccine, stirring well to combine.
11
Serve with a crusty French or Italian bread, a tossed green salad and a glass of your favorite wine.
12
Buon Appetito!

325

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup ricotta cheese, ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt, ¼ cup fat-free buttermilk, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Fettuccine Tossed With Shrimp and Spinach falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Fettuccine Tossed With Shrimp and Spinach

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