Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you straight to the Mediterranean. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shrimp, tender spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all tossed with al dente spaghetti. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and gourmet, perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering. With its rich flavors and colorful presentation, this pasta dish is sure to impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
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 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Optional: Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add spinach, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook until spinach wilts.
- Combine cooked pasta with shrimp mixture; toss gently using reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg