Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes tossed with your choice of pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this delightful meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a deliciously flavorful dish that everyone will love.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until soft. Add fresh spinach, salt, pepper, and broth; simmer briefly.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the shrimp mixture until well combined.
- Serve with optional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg