One-Pot Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach

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A vibrant one-pot meal combining tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and fresh spinach in a garlicky tomato-herb sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, shrimp, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not let it brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb shrimp and 1/2 tsp salt; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dried tomatoes and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 oz chopped spinach and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Step 5: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix until well coated with the sauce. Serve immediately.

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