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Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci

Sea Salt Savorings
Elevate your pasta night with Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci, a delightful blend of succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce. This elegant dish is surprisingly quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 772 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs spaghetti
  • 1 lbs raw shrimp peeled and divined
  • 1 pint cherry tomato
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 onion
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 2 tbsp green pesto
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  • Wash all your produce.
  • Dice the onion.
  • Mince the garlic.
  • Half the cherry tomatoes.
  • In a large pan, heat olive oil, add diced onions and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add the peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, or until light pink. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Then add the pesto, stir until well combined.
  • Add the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for a few more minutes.
  • Then add the diced cherry tomatoes. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Then add the spinach, cook for 3 more minutes, and remove from heat.
  • Mix the cooked spaghetti in the sauce and divide over 4 serving bowls.
  • Top with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 211mgSodium: 771mgPotassium: 897mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4467IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.