Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Weeknight Meal
A simple and quick meal that combines fresh tomatoes, spinach, and shrimp for a flavorful dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are tender.
- Add the shrimp back to the skillet and stir to combine. Toss the shrimp and vegetables with the cooked spaghetti.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine when cooking the shrimp.
- Feel free to substitute the pasta with a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta, quick weeknight meal, easy pasta recipe