Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Description
Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta features shrimp cooked with minced garlic, olive oil, butter, and halved grape tomatoes that soften and release juices, enriched by a splash of chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Baby spinach is added at the end to gently wilt into the warm mixture, providing a fresh and slightly earthy flavor contrast. The shrimp are cooked until opaque and tender, ensuring a firm yet delicate texture. The cooked spaghetti is drained and combined with the shrimp and vegetable sauce, allowing the flavors to meld while maintaining a light coating on the pasta. This dish offers a balance of textures from the tender pasta, juicy shrimp, softened tomatoes, and wilted spinach while leveraging simple ingredients and straightforward cooking techniques to yield a nuanced, home-style pasta meal.
Serve the pasta warm, optionally adding extra seasoning or some grated cheese if desired. It can fit nicely as a main course for a family dinner or a casual lunch, providing a seafood twist on classic tomato pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti uncooked
- 1 pound Shrimp thawed & peeled, can remove tails, uncooked, 31-40 per pound size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes cut into halves
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach packed, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic once the pan is hot, and cook it for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally, until they start to lose their shape (about 5 minutes).
- Add the shrimp to the pan, followed by the spinach. Reduce the heat to medium. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring it/turning the shrimp until they're cooked through and the spinach has wilted.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed. Toss with the drained spaghetti. If you want a little more liquid in the sauce, add a bit of the hot pasta water.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 1004mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2172IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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