Description
This restaurant-quality shrimp pasta features a rich, creamy tomato sauce with fresh spinach and juicy shrimp. Made in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy date night dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes in olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Make the sauce by stirring in heavy cream, Parmesan, spinach, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Simmer until spinach wilts.
- Toss pasta and shrimp into the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of butter.
- Swap shrimp for chicken or salmon for a different protein option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired