Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
12ozwhole-wheat linguine or fettuccine
2tbspolive oil, divided
1lbshrimp, peeled and deveined
1tbspno-salt-added Italian seasoning, divided
5cupspacked fresh spinach
3garlic cloves, minced
2cupshalved cherry tomatoes
¼cupgrated parmesan
1
In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Add shrimp to skillet; cook 2 minutes or until pink. Transfer shrimp to a plate; cover to keep warm. Return skillet to heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted. Add garlic, tomatoes and remaining 2 teaspoons seasoning; cook 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add cooked pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Return shrimp to skillet; toss and cook until heated through. Place pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.
Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccolini and beets.
Culinary: Tip for Cooking Pasta: Stir the pasta. Stir the pasta immediately after adding it to the water, and occasionally while it’s cooking. This prevents the pasta from sticking together.
Nutrition: 1 (3-oz.) serving (cooked) shrimp is 80 calories and 18g protein. Shrimp has a sweet, mild flavor. It is very tender and firm, with shades of pink through the tail.
Ingredients
12ozwhole-wheat linguine or fettuccine
2tbspolive oil, divided
1lbshrimp, peeled and deveined
1tbspno-salt-added Italian seasoning, divided
5cupspacked fresh spinach
3garlic cloves, minced
2cupshalved cherry tomatoes
¼cupgrated parmesan
Directions
1
In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Add shrimp to skillet; cook 2 minutes or until pink. Transfer shrimp to a plate; cover to keep warm. Return skillet to heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted. Add garlic, tomatoes and remaining 2 teaspoons seasoning; cook 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add cooked pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Return shrimp to skillet; toss and cook until heated through. Place pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
