Description
This Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce is a delightful and quick-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes tossed with spaghetti in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal weeknight dinner for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti
Seafood
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside while preparing the sauce.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to create the base for the garlic butter sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it, usually about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook them until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach into the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti into the skillet and toss everything together to evenly coat the pasta in the garlic butter sauce and mix with the shrimp and vegetables.
- Season: Season the pasta mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to distribute the seasoning.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese for a flavorful finish. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute spaghetti for linguine or fettuccine if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes along with garlic.
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor; frozen shrimp can be used if thawed properly.
- If you prefer a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream when adding the spinach and tomatoes.
- To keep the spinach vibrant, add it just before serving or briefly toss it in the hot pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: shrimp pasta, garlic butter sauce, spinach pasta, tomato pasta, quick seafood dinner, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner
