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Creamy Shrimp Spinach Pasta

Shrimp, Spinach, Mushrooms and Pasta tossed in a creamy sauce. 

Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Stephanie Jackson

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 6 oz baby spinach
  • 3 Tbsp butter divided
  • 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 6 oz cream cheese cut into chunks
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled, tails removed
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot. Add spinach and toss until spinach wilts. Set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan saute thawed shrimp in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat for about 4-5 mins until pink and cooked through. Set aside. 

  3. In a large nonstick skilled melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and stir until cooked and reduced (about 7-8 minutes). 

  4. Add onion to the skillet and continue to stir and cook for 10 minutes or until onion is tender. 

  5. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

  6. Add chicken broth. Increase heat to medium high. Stirring occasionally until sauce slightly thickens (about 7-8 minutes).

  7. Stir in cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth. 

  8. Stir in the shrimp until heated through. 

  9. Pour shrimp mixture over the pasta and spinach. Toss until mixed together. 

  10. Sprinkled Parmesan cheese over the top. 

  11. Serve immediately.