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Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach

Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach

Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach is a delightful dish combining shrimp, cheese, penne pasta, and spinach for a tasty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 541 kcal

Equipment

  • Saute Pan
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp

  • 1 box Penne pasta cook as directed
  • 1 pound peeled shrimp tails removed
  • 3 cups chopped fresh spinach

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Prepare the penne pasta as to package directions.
  • Set to the side.
  • In a large saute pan drizzle olive oil add the spinach with the minced garlic.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the spinach and toss to combine.
  • Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture, toss to combine.
  • In a small saucepan add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
  • Add the mozzarella to the cream and stir until all of the cheese is melted.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  • Garnish and enjoy!

Notes

Shrimp and cheese are a classic combination that pairs wonderfully with penne pasta and spinach.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 35gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 336mgSodium: 1301mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, Penne Pasta, Seafood Pasta, shrimp pasta, Spinach Pasta
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