Name: Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti or linguine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a light and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp, vibrant spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes tossed in a garlicky olive oil sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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12 oz spaghetti or linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp and season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
1. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed.
2. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Toss in spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Combine Ingredients:
1. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet.
2. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
Finish and Serve:
1. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a creamier version, add 1/4 cup heavy cream along with the pasta water.
Substitute spinach with kale or arugula for a different twist.
Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 170mg