Description
This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a light, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Featuring succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, juicy grape tomatoes, and a light garlic butter sauce, it combines Mediterranean-inspired ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a family dinner or elegant gatherings. It's simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and made in just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 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
Instructions:
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, followed by the spinach. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture with the cooked spaghetti until well combined. Add reserved hot pasta water if more sauce is needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added color and nutrition, consider adding bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- If you enjoy a little heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes while cooking the garlic.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute spaghetti with gluten-free pasta.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
