Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta
This tomato spinach shrimp pasta recipe is super easy to make and packed with flavor! It's ready in 30 minutes for a light, elegant meal that tastes restaurant quality.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp (thawed & peeled, can remove tails)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes (cut into halves)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Directions
- 1
Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic once the pan is hot, and cook it for about 30 seconds.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally, until they start to lose their shape (about 5 minutes).
- 5
Add the shrimp to the pan, followed by the spinach. Reduce the heat to medium. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring it/turning the shrimp until they're cooked through and the spinach has wilted.
- 6
Season with salt & pepper as needed. Toss with the drained spaghetti. If you want a little more liquid in the sauce, add a bit of the hot pasta water.