Fettuccine with Shrimp Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Fettuccine with Shrimp Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g Fettuccine; 45 g Olive oil; 360 g Shrimp; 300 g Tomatoes; 20 g Basil, fresh; 80 g Black olives; 18 g Garlic cloves; 60 g Parmesan cheese

Fettuccine with Shrimp Tomatoes and Basil · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Silky fettuccine tossed with tender, juicy shrimp, sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil, and briny olives, finished with olive oil and Parmesan for a fresh yet comforting pasta dish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

400 gFettuccine
45 gOlive oil
360 gShrimp
300 gTomatoes
20 gBasil, fresh
80 gBlack olives
18 gGarlic cloves
60 gParmesan cheese

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, prep bowl, stockpot, colander, large skillet, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, pasta tongs, serving bowl

Instructions

Prepare shrimp and vegetables
Peel and devein shrimp. Coarsely chop the tomatoes. Mince the garlic. · 8 min
What to look for: shrimp cleaned and vegetables ready
Cook the pasta
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta tender but firm
Saute shrimp and sauce
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, tomatoes, basil, olives, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. · 3 min
What to look for: shrimp turning opaque
Combine pasta and sauce
Cook until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated
Finish and serve
Place pasta in serving bowl. Pour sauce over pasta and toss. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: cheese melted slightly

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	58 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	18 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, crustaceans, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Fettuccine

linguine: Very similar shape and cooking time
spaghetti: Works well with light sauces

Olive oil

avocado oil: Higher smoke point
sunflower oil: Neutral tasting option

Shrimp

scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking
chicken breast: Cook until fully opaque

Tomatoes

canned diced tomatoes: Drain excess liquid

Basil

parsley: Adds fresh herbal note

Black olives

capers: Saltier, use sparingly