Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes all tossed with al dente pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe makes for an ideal weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal that will impress your guests. With its rich flavors from garlic and olive oil, and the nutritious benefits from the vegetables, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy. Enjoy it topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for an extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or your preferred pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and broth; stir until spinach wilts.
- Toss in cooked spaghetti; mix thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg