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Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci

This Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci is a creamy and comforting pasta dish made with tender shrimp, fresh spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, and onions, all tossed in a rich pesto cream sauce.
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Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 720kcal
Author: carlycampbell