Shrimp Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes
Shrimp spaghetti is a delicious shrimp pasta with spinach, cherry tomatoes and a garlic cream sauce that's ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 752kcal
Cost: $25
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 16 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil on medium then add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until they start to turn golden.
- Add the peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, or until light pink. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pesto and stir until well combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer on low for a few minutes. Add the halved tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes or until they are softened. Then add the spinach, cook for 3 more minutes, and remove from heat when sauce has thickened.
- Toss the shrimp and vegetable mixture with the spaghetti in a big bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide into serving portions and serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4263IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg