Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and spinach with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ozspaghetti or your preferred pasta
- 1lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cupscherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cupsfresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1/2 cupchicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and cooked pasta, mixing everything together. If the sauce is too dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss everything until well combined and heated through.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Timing is key to avoid overcooking shrimp and pasta.
Customize seasoning to your taste.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 30g