Shrimp and Spinach Pasta

5 from 4 votes

This Shrimp and Spinach Pasta is a light, creamy, Mediterranean-inspired dish made with juicy shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender spinach tossed in a flavorful sauce. A quick and easy one-pan pasta that’s ready in 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat pasta like linguini or spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup white wine
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)
Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
Heat the olive oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper, and add them to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown on both sides 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add the garlic to the juices in the skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Raise heat to high and add the wine. Cook until wine is reduced by half. Add the chicken broth and cook another 2-3 minutes until partially reduced.
Add the cream, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp (along with the juices) back to the pan and stir to combine all ingredients. Add some of the reserved pasta water as need to coat all the pasta. Cook another minute or two until heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on the side, if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp! They only need 3-4 minutes total; overcooked shrimp can become tough.
Set aside some of the pasta water. A splash helps the sauce cling beautifully to the noodles.
White wine adds so much flavor to this Mediterranean shrimp pasta but you can substitute it with chicken broth
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.

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