Shrimp and Veggie Pasta

Name: Shrimp and Veggie Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 oz raw shrimp, defrosted and cleaned; 2 tbsp cooking oil; ½ onion, diced; 1 cup mushrooms, chopped; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes; 2 cups spinach; 4 oz pasta (I'm using gluten free, but any pasta works); 1 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp all purpose seasong

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Healthy and simple pasta dish in under 30 minutes!

You can still enjoy pasta even on a health journey; just load it up with veggies and protein. Years ago I was following a gut protocol to improve my digestion and skin issues I was having at the time. This recipe aligned with that program; lots of colorful veggies for fiber to support a healthy gut, shrimp for protein, and gluten free pasta.

This meal is completely adaptable to your tastes and preferences. Make it with regular, whole wheat or protein pasta; switch out the veggies for ones your family will eat; or change out the protein. Make it your own!

Shrimp and Veggie Pasta

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Healthy, simple, and quick cooking meal in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Equipment

saute pan or skillet
sauce pan or pot
cooking utensils

Ingredients

8 oz raw shrimp, defrosted and cleaned
2 tbsp cooking oil
½ onion, diced
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
2 cups spinach
4 oz pasta I'm using gluten free, but any pasta works
1 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp all purpose seasong

Instructions

Heat your saute pan over medium heat. While pan is preheating, bring water to a boil in a separate pot for the pasta.
When pasta water comes to a boil, salt the water and add the pasta. Cook to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Pat the shrimp with a paper towel until dry. Season the shrimp with all purpose seasoning and set aside.
Add oil to the saute pan and add diced onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Stir until veggies begin to brown. Season with garlic and onion powders, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add in the spinach and stir to combine until spinach is wilted.
In the same saute pan, push the veggies to the side of the pan and add in the shrimp. Cook shrimp on one side until they turn pink and curl up. Flip to the other side and cook for one more minute. Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine and turn off the heat.
Serve and enjoy!