Description
This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender shrimp, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all tossed with pasta and a flavorful garlic-infused olive oil sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or linguine)
Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp, salt, and pepper to the skillet, cook until pink and opaque.
- Add Tomatoes and Spinach: Toss in cherry tomatoes, cook until softened, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta and reserved water to the skillet, mix well. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with basil, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Enhance flavor with white wine or lemon juice.
- For a dairy-free version, omit parmesan or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
