- Calories 691
- Fat 26g
- Sat fat 15g
- Cholesterol 249mg
- Sodium 791mg
- Protein 38g
- Carbohydrate 80g
- Sugar 5g
- Fiber 7g
- Iron 9mg
- Calcium 184mg
Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta
A hearty pasta packed with vegetables, this supper is finished in 20 minutes flat. Sautéed leaks and shrimp combined with a touch of cream, lemon zest, and a handful of spinach serve as the sauce, which offers a mild, fresh flavor but proves easy to throw together. Feel free to use whatever short pasta you have on hand (we like tubular gemelli, but fusilli or even medium shells work well, too). And make sure you clean the leeks thoroughly before cooking; slice the onions down the middle and wash in a bowl of water. Grind a bit of fresh black pepper over each plate.
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks have softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the shrimp and lemon zest and cook, tossing frequently, until the shrimp is opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes more.
Step 4
Add the cream and ½ teaspoon salt to the pasta in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp mixture and the spinach and toss to combine.
wls40c18b79720f
2017-12-22T22:31:49-05:00
This is a good base recipie but like someone else said, it's pretty bland if you don't add to it. When I made this I added chopped shallot, fresh garlic, and cherry tomato in with the leeks. I also seasoned up my shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder and paprika (once combined with the noodles and heavy cream, this gave amazing flavor to the sauce). I also topped it with some parm. Came out absolutely delicious!
wls3e24ca37413b
2016-01-10T03:30:14-05:00
I have a question what 3/4 cup heavy cream are they talking about
meatballsspaghe
2015-07-10T03:04:01-04:00
real simple and fast, gr8 week night so,ution especially in the heat
JasmineRawrs
2015-03-05T21:34:15-05:00
how many people does this serve?
Acererak
2014-03-28T08:48:07-04:00
Awsome, I added extra lemon juice and Parmesan, delicious.
Inexel
2014-02-06T15:39:07-05:00
I agree that it looks so yummy but I would not use the heavy cream. Maybe the suggestion of yogurt would be a solution together with less salt and whole wheat pasta.
bbsgurl13
2013-08-23T11:00:48-04:00
This looks like a delicious recipe, but when I see a recipe with such a high sodium count, I won't make it. The sodium of 791 mg is about half the daily allowance for only one meal. I can't see what is making the sodium so high. I learned something new - to pour pasta water over spinach in a colander. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip.
lala15
2011-11-08T15:34:11-05:00
If you are in the mood to splurge, I thought this dish was delish! Quick and easy too. I used angel hair to keep it light... loved the buttery leek flavor.
mcnetn3
2011-09-30T08:12:11-04:00
I made this last night and I would recommend changing a few things to make it a little better. I sauteed fresh garlic along with the leeks. I also used red pepper flakes to add some dimension to the seasoning. Used white wine for added flavor after the leeks had softened and reduced it out before adding the shrimp and lemon zest. Next time I will add more lemon zest, or maybe just squeeze the lemon in there with the shrimp while cooking, I think it needed a little more than the recipe called for. If you are worried about the heavy cream, just use light cream or half and half and you should get the same results. I finished with fresh grated parmesan. And I wilted the spinach a touch by tossing 2 cups of the boiling pasta water over it in the colander. Super fast and easy and I ususally have these ingredients on hand, so it's a new weeknight dinner in our house.
Cowlick
2011-07-18T06:39:43-04:00
It wasn't bad, it was just boring and bland, and I even did the wine thing to try and make it more flavorful. I want more flavor if I am going to eat something this rich asn fattening, wouldn't make it again.
