Spinach and Tomato Pasta with Garlic Shrimp

A light and flavorful pasta dish with spinach, tomatoes, garlic shrimp, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

• 300g, peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 1 lb Spinach
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 300g (whole wheat) Pasta
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp (adjust to taste) Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish) Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta is cooking, mince garlic. Sauté in olive oil until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
5. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Toss with cooked pasta and add a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: low fat

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner