Description
Indulge in a delightful meal with this flavorful Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce. Succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh spinach are tossed with pasta in a luscious buttery garlic sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and refreshing flavors that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additions:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sear seasoned shrimp until pink and cooked. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté tomatoes, then add spinach.
- Combine Ingredients: Add back shrimp, pasta, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Toss, adjusting consistency with pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute arugula for spinach or use sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of cream cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
