Description
This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines juicy shrimp, fresh spinach, and sweet grape tomatoes tossed with spaghetti in a garlicky butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40/pound size), thawed, peeled, and tails removed if desired
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Cook the spaghetti al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the sauce: Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Add shrimp and spinach: Add shrimp and spinach to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and spinach is wilted.
- Combine and season: Season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked spaghetti. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan or herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding red pepper flakes for heat or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp to maintain their juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta Recipe, Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach, Italian Pasta Recipe
