Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta combines baked shrimp scampi with linguini, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. The addition of white wine and Parmesan cheese blends into a light, flavorful sauce that coats the pasta. This dish delivers a combination of tender shrimp and earthy mushrooms with bright hints from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh greens, suitable for a satisfying seafood pasta meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes shrimp scampi brand Gorton’s Simply Bake
- 8 ounces linguini preferably whole wheat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced, aka baby bella
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes chopped, ⅓ cup
- 3 ounces baby spinach 3 packed cups
- ¼ cup white wine (can substitute chicken stock)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- Italian parsley chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake the Simply Bake Shrimp Scampi according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the linguini and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta reserving about 1 cup of the pasta liquid.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until the start to soften. Add the garlic cook another minute until fragrant. Add the sundried tomatoes, spinach, wine, salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts. Add the shrimp scampi along with the sauce and toss to combine.
- Add the cooked linguini and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Add about ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and toss to combine. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
- Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2110IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.