Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously light yet satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed together in a garlic-infused olive oil sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this dish is as elegant as it is simple. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes before adding spinach. Cook until wilted.
- Drain pasta and combine with shrimp mixture in the skillet. Add broth and seasonings; toss gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg