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shrimp and spinach pasta

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Sarasota, FL
Updated on May 14, 2025

If you love shrimp and spinach you will enjoy this dish. Serve with a crusty loaf of Italian bread and a good white wine.

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This shrimp and spinach pasta is a wonderful summertime pasta dish. Juicy and tender, the garlic shrimp is cooked perfectly. They're tossed in a light and creamy tomato sauce filled with fresh basil, parsley, and spinach. It's very flavorful. Mixed with spaghetti, it's an impressive pasta dinner without a ton of work.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, drained (28 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • - fresh ground pepper, to taste

How To Make shrimp and spinach pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    Step 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt.
  • Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
    Step 2
    Cook pasta until al dente. Drain. Keep warm and set aside.
  • Cook garlic in oil.
    Step 3
    Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until tender; about 1 min. Do not burn.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes.
    Step 4
    Add shrimp and cook 3-5 mins.
  • Remove garlic and shrimp and set aside.
    Step 5
    Remove garlic and shrimp; set aside.
  • Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil.
    Step 6
    Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into skillet.
  • Continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half.
    Step 7
    Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced by half; 10-12 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese.
    Step 8
    Add cream cheese.
  • Whisk or use an immersion blender until smooth.
    Step 9
    Whisk or use an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Add shrimp.
    Step 10
    Add shrimp and continue cooking until heated through; 2-3 minutes.
  • Add spinach.
    Step 11
    Add spinach.
  • Toss until wilted.
    Step 12
    Toss until wilted; 1 minute.
  • Combine pasta and sauce and top with Parmesan cheese and pepper.
    Step 13
    Combine spaghetti and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add fresh ground pepper and serve.
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