Description
This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is the perfect combination of succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and creamy sauce. Tossed with your favorite pasta, it’s a simple yet flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 ounces spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Melt the butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Add reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together, allowing the pasta to soak up the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stir, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.