Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach
A delicious, quick-to-make pasta dish that combines rich cheese, succulent shrimp, and fresh spinach, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Pasta and Proteins
- 8 oz Penne pasta Cook according to package instructions
- 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined
Cheese and Greens
- 1 cup Cheese (such as parmesan or mozzarella) Grated
- 4 cups Fresh spinach Washed and chopped
Cooking Essentials
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the shrimp and spinach mixture.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to cook the shrimp just until they turn pink; overcooking can make them tough. Use fresh spinach for the best flavor. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.