Description
This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and light yet satisfying dish. Tender shrimp, sautéed in garlic and olive oil, are combined with fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and pasta, all tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Stir in the butter, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Finish and Serve:
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
- Serve Immediately:
- Enjoy your fresh, flavorful pasta!
Notes
- Feel free to use any pasta you prefer—whole wheat or gluten-free pasta works great too!
- For added richness, you can drizzle the pasta with a bit of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- If you want to make it even heartier, you can add a few extra veggies like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 0g