Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

By á-4084

Shrimp, spinach, tomatoes and garlic is what you'll find in this scrumptiously creamy pasta dish.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces penne
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound peeled and deveined medium or large shrimp
• 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup canned tomatoes, crushed or diced
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated plus more for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne until al dente. Drain, returning 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes and shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add parsley and combine. Set shrimp aside on a plate (keep juices in skillet).

To skillet add spinach and season with salt. Let wilt, 2 minutes, then add tomatoes, heavy cream, 1/4 pasta water, and Parmesan and simmer 5 minutes.

Add shrimp and cooked penne and stir until combined. If you want it more saucy, add remaining 1/4 cup pasta water.

Garnish with parmesan and serve.