Description
A delightful and flavorful dish, this Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta combines juicy shrimp, tender spinach, and sweet grape tomatoes in a garlicky butter sauce served over al dente spaghetti. Quick and easy to make, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner option.
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
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Stir in grape tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
- Add Shrimp and Spinach: Add shrimp to the skillet, followed by spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and spinach is wilted.
- Combine and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Toss the mixture with cooked spaghetti until well combined. Add reserved hot pasta water if more sauce is needed. Serve garnished with Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Fresh basil leaves can be a great addition for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta Recipe, Easy Pasta Recipe
