Description
A delicious shrimp pasta dish flavored with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Spaghetti or Linguine
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook your favorite pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Toss in the shrimp, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and spinach (or your choice of veggies). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the spinach wilts.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a bit of pasta water. Add the pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg