Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta, a perfect blend of succulent shrimp, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach tossed with fettuccine or linguine in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This ultimate recipe is a harmonious marriage of flavors that will elevate your pasta night to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta as per package instructions, reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, add tomatoes, cook until soft. Deglaze with wine or broth, add spinach, and wilt. Return shrimp to the pan.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, and cream. Toss, adding pasta water if needed. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit Parmesan and cream or use plant-based alternatives.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
