Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes in a light garlic and olive oil sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it both quick and satisfying. With its rich flavors and colorful presentation, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you enjoy it as is or customize it with your favorite ingredients, this pasta dish is a delightful way to bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes; cook until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Add shrimp and spinach: Stir in shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp turns pink (3-4 minutes). Add spinach; stir until wilted.
- Combine ingredients: Pour in broth; simmer briefly. Toss cooked pasta with the mixture until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 345g)
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 496mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg