PENNE WITH SPINACH, SHRIMP, TOMATOES AND BASIL

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This attractive and flavorful main course is perfect for weeknight entertaining. An easy Penne with Spinach, Shrimp, Tomatoes and Basil recipe.

Categories     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Lemon     Shrimp     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 large plum tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
6 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Ladle 1 cup pasta cooking liquid into small bowl and reserve. Drain pasta. Return pasta to pot; cover to keep hot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and garlic to skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 4 tablespoons basil, lemon juice and lemon peel and sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add spinach leaves to hot pasta; toss until spinach wilts. Add shrimp mixture and toss to blend. Add enough of reserved pasta cooking liquid to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.

eser ergün
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Abit Hasan
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Areyonna Pierre
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I've made this pasta several times and it's always a hit.


shahbaz hashim
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rao Nawab
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Sharif Ochieng
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover shrimp and spinach.


Bhatti Sarkar
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I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nadiya Sultana
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Oscar Martinez
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This pasta is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Waqas Mian
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I've made this pasta several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for those busy weeknights.


Jamesjr Jrjames
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spinach and shrimp, and they always ask for seconds.


Gorg Turg
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile.


CaliBoy HardRock
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have a few shrimp left over from other recipes, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Maurice Gibson
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The spinach is cooked perfectly, and it doesn't overpower the other flavors.


Kel Reid
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This pasta is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, shrimp, and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Coranna Sturkie
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The spinach, shrimp, tomatoes, and basil all complement each other perfectly.


mariel hondos
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This pasta is a weeknight lifesaver! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.