One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach

Name: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1, zest and juice lemon; 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp; 4 oz fresh spinach; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

A vibrant weeknight dinner where plump shrimp and fresh spinach mingle with al dente pasta in a zesty garlic-lemon sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1, zest and juice lemon
12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
4 oz fresh spinach
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 12 oz shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Stir in 1 lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then add drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water.
Step 4: Toss to coat, then add 4 oz fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt and stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley until combined.