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Healthy Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta Recipe You’ll Love

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A comforting and healthy pasta dish featuring juicy shrimp, tender spinach, and sweet tomato sauce, perfect for quick dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
  • 1 lb (450 g) peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir the fresh spinach into the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss until everything is evenly coated. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  6. Divide the pasta between plates and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning as you go.’, ‘Reserve pasta water to help bind the sauce.’, ‘Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes.’]

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, healthy pasta, spinach pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe

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