shrimp & spinach pasta

Recipe by
Ann Miller
Sarasota, FL

If you love shrimp & spinach you will enjoy this dish! Serve with a crusty loaf of Italian bread and a good white wine!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp & spinach pasta

  • 8 oz
    spaghetti
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lb
    large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2-28 oz
    cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 1/2 c
    cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c
    fresh spinach, torn
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste

How To Make shrimp & spinach pasta

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain. Keep warm & set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until tender, about 1 min. Do not burn. Add shrimp and cook 3-5 mins. Remove shrimp garlic and set aside.
  • 3
    Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into skillet. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced by half, 10-12 mins. Add cream cheese and wisk until smooth.(I use my immersion blender)
  • 4
    Add shrimp and continue cooking until heated through, 2-3 mins. Add spinach and toss until wilted (1 min). Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Add fresh ground pepper and serve.

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