Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci 

Spaghetti and juicy shrimp are the main ingredients in this flavorful Italian recipe, and then you also have cherry tomatoes and spinach, plus heavy cream, pesto, garlic, and more. It’s a filling and hearty dish that’s just as good as (or maybe even better than) what you’d expect in an Italian restaurant. Spaghetti scampi e spinaci is straightforward to put together, so if you’re craving Italian flavors and you also love shrimp, you should really enjoy this delicious dish.

The fresh flavors in this spaghetti scampi e spinaci dish are amazing. This is an Italian recipe that the whole family will love.

Spaghetti Scampi e Spinaci Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes 
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 

Ingredients: 

• 1 lbs spaghetti 
• 1 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and divined 
• 1 pint cherry tomato 
• 4 oz fresh spinach 
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• 1 onion 
• 1 head of garlic 
• 2 tbsp green pesto 
• Salt, to taste 
• Black pepper, to taste 
• Parmesan cheese 

Instructions: 

1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. 
2. Wash all your produce. 
3. Dice the onion. 
4. Mince the garlic. 
5. Half the cherry tomatoes. 
6. In a large pan, heat olive oil, add diced onions and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned. 
7. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant. 
8. Add the peeled shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, or until light pink. Season with salt and pepper. 
9. Then add the pesto and stir until well combined. 
10. Add the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for a few more minutes. 
11. Then add the diced cherry tomatoes. Let simmer for 2 minutes. 
12. Then add the spinach, cook for 3 more minutes, and remove from heat. 
13. Mix the cooked spaghetti in the sauce and divide over 4 serving bowls. 
14. Top with parmesan cheese.