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Shrimp and Spinach Pasta
Easy and simple pasta dish made with Whole wheat pasta, tossed with garlic shrimp, tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 garlic cloves Minced
- 8 Ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ¼ Cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 Cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 Cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and spinach to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Add the butter, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and parsley, then toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
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Notes
- use any pasta of your choice.
- swap the shrimp with any other protein like chicken or beef.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- you may freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
758mg
(32%)
Potassium
591mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3550IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
29.1mg
(32%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3550IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.