Healthier Shrimp Fettuccine Recipe
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Healthy Shrimp Fettuccine can be on your table in 10 minutes. This recipe proves that you can put a dish on your table that is quick, healthy and delicious.
When you eat Healthy Shrimp Fettuccine, the last thing that you think of is how healthy it really is. There is nothing missing from this delicious dish except for the extra fat and calories.
You guys know what an influence my grandmother was in my love for cooking and baking right?
It was so much more than the food she made. It was about the conversations that we had and the gentle guidance she provided without criticism.
One thing I’ve never shared is that she passed away relatively young from a sudden heart attack.
The food she made was warm and comforting not to mention delicious.
A lot of dishes started with a spoonful of lard from the container she kept on the stove. If there was any grease left from a pan it got poured into that container.
When I say grease, it was basically animal fat from bacon or other fried foods.
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We know so much more today, and if we choose, can eat much healthier.
Just knowing that I have heart disease in my family inspires me to follow a healthy diet (most of the time) and exercise regularly. Eating healthy isn’t difficult and can be quick and delicious too.
I use Hunt’s Tomatoes all the time. In this recipe, I used their Whole, Peeled, No-Salt Added Plum Tomatoes.
I was able to make this a “heart-healthy” recipe by using:
- Hunt’s No-Salt Added Plum Tomatoes so I can control the amount of sodium in this recipe.
- Herbs for flavor instead of a lot of salt.
- Shrimp is a lean protein.
- Fresh spinach is packed with good for you vitamins and antioxidants.
- Whole wheat fettuccine noodles added whole grains and fiber.
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Eating meals like this is not a sacrifice or a “diet food” that leaves you hungry before you’ve left the dinner table. It’s beautiful food that I would be proud to serve to guests.
Another thing about my grandmother was that she was frugal as were a lot of people in that era. This Shrimp Fettuccine dish is a very reasonably priced meal to make and I love that!
If you enjoyed this delicious shrimp recipe, check these out!
- Dorothy’s Easy Shrimp Stir Fry
- Creamy Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Recipe
- Baked Blackened Shrimp
- Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo
I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe as much as we do. Drop me a comment below, and don’t forget to give it a star rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your comments and ratings help others decide if this recipe is for them too.
Healthy Shrimp Fettucine Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 28 oz can Hunt’s No-Salt Added Plum Tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper according to desired heat
- 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 lb whole wheat fettuccine pasta cooked according to package directions
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add Hunt’s Whole Peeled Plum tomatoes and juice. Using your hand, crush each tomato into large pieces. Cook over medium heat until juice is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, crushed red pepper, spinach and shrimp. Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring to combine. Salt and pepper according to tastes.
- Serve over cooked Fettuccine pasta and garnish lightly with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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I am always in on anything shrimp, Love that fact that it is healthy and so flavorful
Gorgeous meal! I am making to save your recipe and make it soon! Thanks for sharing, Julie:)
Thank you so much! We seriously loved it and I hope you will too!
Great recipe, I find those bags of baby greens (kale, spinach, or a mix) so convenient for adding extra nutrition. I’ve been adding them to everything…soup, stir fries, and pasta sauces.
Thank you Liz! I need to use them in stir fried!
What a beautiful recipe, Julie! And I just love the whole layout of the post!
Mollie
Thank you, Mollie that is so sweet! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
I’m a big pasta-lover, and I love lighter, healthy pasta dishes like this!
Ooooh, looks delicious and we have fresh shrimp available every day on the Baja. We don’t have canned tomatoes but fresh plum tomatoes should be great.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Tracey
Oh, Tracey, I would love to have access to fresh shrimp or seafood for that matter! Thank you for such sweet comments!
Healthy and delicious…that is what I call “smart cooking”.
Thank you Karen! It is so easy and you wouldn’t ever know it.
perfect!
Thank you Zeba! I really appreciate you hosting FF this week too!
My husband doesn’t like tomatoes unless they are a smooth sauce. Anything else I can add.
You can use tomato sauce then Kathie.
What a coincidence. I just picked up some beautiful shrimp and a package of pasta. Guess it’s a sign, I know what we’re having for dinner!
I’m am channeling good dinner karma your way Beth! Thank you and let me know what you think.
Now this is my type of dinner! Total comfort food that is delicious, and yet still good for you! YUM! -client
Thank you Amber! It is so good and who knew it was so easy to put together? Thank you for stopping by!
I love quick pasta dishes! I am not a fan of shrimp, so I think I will try this with chicken. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Antonia! You could totally do this with chicken and it would be delicious too!
I love my shrimps as evident by the number of posts I have. I frequently buy the “no-salt” tomatoes especially when there are other seasonings such as Italian. I need to use whole wheat pasta more – normally I cook the half and half mixture but with a tomato sauce it masks the nutty flavor of the pasta. Spinach is a good addition – I’m not into greens a lot but spinach, most definitely.
I’m a shrimp lover too Judi and like spinach as my greens too. I haven’t fallen for kale yet but sure wish I did. I make a lot of our pasta but when I buy it I try and get the wheat pasta.
Try removing the hard stems from kale and freezing it. Use it in a liquid like orange juice in a blender for smoothies. It blends nicely when frozen and you can’t taste it when blended with other ingredients.
Thank you Margie! That sounds like a wonderful choice.
This totally has my husband’s name written all over it! He loves shrimp and tomatoes in any form and I love the simplicity of the dish1
Thank you Maria! We love simple dishes like this too!
Yum! This looks great!
Thanks Debbie!
You must be reading my mind as I’ve been craving a shrimp and pasta dish! Looks delish!
My mouth is watering right now, Julie… Thank you for sharing this healthy recipe. Love the pictures! 🙂
This looks so yummy Julie! xxx
Thank you, Lynz! ❤️