Pirate Pasta

By gapboy1379-2

Add extra fun to family dinner time with this delicious pasta recipe, which brings together healthy whole grain pasta, spinach, and shrimp.

Ingredients

• 1 13.25-ounce package dried whole grain pasta shells see savings
• 2 4-ounce packages frozen cooked tiny shrimp see savings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil see savings
• 3 cloves garlic, minced see savings
• 1 5-ounce package fresh baby spinach see savings
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel see savings
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice see savings
• Sea salt and pepper see savings

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.

In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the shrimp the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain and return to pot.

2.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add spinach. Cook, tossing with tongs, for 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and juice.

3.

Add spinach mixture to pasta mixture in pot. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle each serving with additional olive oil, if desired.