Description
A delicious and simple dish combining linguine pasta with succulent shrimp and vibrant spinach, all infused with garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Start by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions. Make sure to salt the water generously for optimal flavor. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it, but reserve about a cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, allowing it to sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are ready, stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften. Then, add in the spinach and pour in the chicken broth, allowing everything to simmer together for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained linguine into the skillet. Toss everything together, making sure the garlic-infused oil coats your pasta evenly. If it seems a bit dry, splash in some of that reserved pasta water.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Notes
You can substitute whole wheat linguine for a healthier twist. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg