Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta Spinach
This creamy and cheesy pasta dish combines succulent shrimp with fresh spinach, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups Fresh Chopped Spinach
- 1 cup Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 8 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp to the pasta water. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest. Keep the pasta and shrimp warm.
- In a large pan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic mixture. Toss to coat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute, or until wilted. If needed, add 1/3 cup of reserved pasta water to help steam and cook the spinach.
- Add the cooked shrimp and cheese to the pan. Gently stir until the cheese melts. Avoid overcooking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Enjoy your cheesy, shrimp-filled penne pasta warm!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg