Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful pasta dish with tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and a light tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknights, casual dinners, or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add pasta, and toss everything together. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Finish with lemon juice, Parmesan, and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Customize with cream for a richer sauce or add vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Gluten-free pasta works as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15–20 mins