Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, roasted garlic, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 grams peeled shrimp (about 5.3 ounces)
- 150 grams whole wheat pasta (about 5.3 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese
- 120 milliliters chicken broth (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and minced garlic; sauté until shrimp are just opaque, about 2–3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and reserve.
- In the same skillet, add light cream cheese and chicken broth. Whisk over medium heat until cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return cooked shrimp to the pan along with drained pasta and baby spinach. Toss gently until spinach wilts and everything is evenly coated in sauce.
- Divide pasta between plates and serve immediately, garnished with fresh cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made with low-sodium chicken broth.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner