Description
This vibrant Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta creates a restaurant-quality meal in under thirty minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or a romantic date night at home. With succulent shrimp, juicy blistered tomatoes, and fresh leafy greens, this dish is healthy and satisfies every craving while keeping the preparation effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Large Shrimp
12 oz Linguine or Spaghetti
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
4 cloves Garlic
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta water before draining
- Step 2: Sear the Shrimp in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper and cooking until pink and opaque
- Step 3: Sauté the Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes in the same skillet, then add Cherry Tomatoes and cook until they start to burst
- Step 4: Combine the Fresh Baby Spinach and stir until wilted
- Step 5: Add the cooked pasta, seared shrimp, reserved pasta water, and Lemon Juice, tossing to combine. Finish with Parmesan Cheese
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 161mg