Description
This Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta is a perfect blend of succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a flavorful garlic olive oil sauce. A light yet satisfying dish with a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
8 oz linguine or spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups fresh spinach
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
- Garnish with chopped basil and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, skip the shrimp and add more vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
For a spicier dish, increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
For a gluten-free option, substitute linguine or spaghetti with gluten-free pasta.
For a richer version, add more Parmesan or some mozzarella for a creamy texture.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or olive oil to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
