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Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta: Light & Zesty Weeknight Wonder

This Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta is a quick Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring shrimp, spinach, and tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta any type you love, from spaghetti to gluten-free options
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp deveined and tails removed
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 2 cups Tomatoes diced, cherry tomatoes can be used
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
Optional Extras
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add spinach and tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
  4. Return shrimp to the skillet and add pasta. Toss gently for 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite seasonal vegetables or proteins.

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