Description
A quick, healthy, and delicious pasta dish featuring juicy shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and spinach, tossed in a light garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Push tomatoes to the side and add shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan and extra red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed) for best results.
- Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly sauce.
- Add more red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired