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Tomato Spinach Shrimp Recipe

This recipe can be done under 30 minutes. It is easy to make, healthy and so delicious!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. medium or large shrimp thawed and peeled
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2/3 cup red onions finely chopped
  • 10 ounces grape tomatoes cut in halves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Mezzetta kalamata olives cut in halves
  • 1/4 cup Mezzetta sun-ripened dried tomatoes cut in pieces1
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 dash Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine pasta
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped ( for garnish, optional )
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Boil the uncooked linguine pasta. Cook it al dente, refer to package directions. Drain and set aside 1/2 cup pasta water just incase you want a little more liquid in the sauce.

  2. In the meantime, add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and then garlic, then followed by Mezzetta sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for about 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. Stir in fresh grape tomatoes, Mezzetta kalamata pitted olives, chicken broth, and a dash of Italian seasoning.

  4. Let the tomatoes cook through and stirring it occasionally. Let it cook for about 7 minutes.

  5. Add the shrimp to the pan. Then add the spinach. Let it cook for 5 minutes. Make sure the shrimp is cook through and the spinach has wilted.

  6. Season with salt and pepper. Then toss with the drained linquine. Optional: add the set aside warm pasta water if you want more liquid in the sauce.

  7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.