Shrimp with Spinach and Pasta
Shrimp with Spinach and Pasta is a low carb pasta dinner made with juicy shrimp and tender spinach in a rich and spicy tomato sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 344kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low carb pasta , cooked according to package instructions
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium onion , diced
- 4 large garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 additional minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, the oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on medium low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and spinach and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until the shrimp is just cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp mixture from the heat and add the drained cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until well combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2547IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
