Description
A quick and flavorful Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta combining tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and juicy grape tomatoes in a savory garlic butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Shrimp & Sauce
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40/pound size), thawed, peeled, and tails removed if desired
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make Tomato Sauce: Stir in the halved grape tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, forming a light sauce.
- Cook Shrimp and Spinach: Add the shrimp to the skillet, then add the fresh spinach. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through and the spinach is wilted.
- Season and Combine: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the shrimp and vegetable mixture with the cooked spaghetti. Add a splash of reserved hot pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pasta immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp for easier preparation and better texture.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- To add a bit of heat, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
- Grape tomatoes can be substituted with cherry tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
