Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
Colorful and full of fresh ingredients tossed in a deliciously light garlic pan sauce. It can be on the table in about 25 minutes, making it a favorite for busy weeknights, but the flavors are very worthy of guests or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook the pasta just to al dente according to package directions. Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.8 ounces spaghetti
- While the pasta is cooking, warm oil and melt butter together in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, 3-4 cloves garlic
- Quickly stir in the broth, followed by tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes. The tomatoes should begin to soften.1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Stir in shrimp and spinach, then reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3-4 minutes more, stirring and turning the shrimp until they are opaque and fully cooked through.1 pound raw shrimp, 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked pasta and toss well to combine. If you want a bit more sauce, mix in the reserved pasta water a little at a time.kosher salt and black pepper
- Keep over very low heat until ready to serve, then plate with grated Parmesan and extra black pepper on top if desired.Parmesan
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Notes
- You can remove the tails before cooking the shrimp if you like; keeping them on is said to add a little bit of flavor, but then it can become a pain to remove them while eating.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 391 kcal, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 158 mg, Sodium: 716 mg, Potassium: 459 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 1972 IU, Vitamin C: 13 mg, Calcium: 103 mg, Iron: 2 mg