Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together the freshness of garden vegetables and the savory taste of shrimp, all enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and red pepper flakes, tossed with fresh spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, making it a wholesome meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and spinach; sauté until tomatoes soften and spinach wilts.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta; toss gently over low heat until combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for different flavors.
Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 185mg