Creamy Spinach Red Pepper Spaghetti
This super flavorful creamy spinach red pepper spaghetti comes together in less than 20 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 package 16 oz spaghetti
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach more or less according to preference
- 1 Tbsp red pepper paste
- 1 can 8 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt season to taste
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 lb uncooked shrimp *Optional
Instructions
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Boil spaghetti according to package instructions, set aside
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in medium size pan on medium to low heat, add butter, garlic, milk, heavy whipping cream, red pepper paste, tomato paste, salt and pepper for 5- 7 minutes or until desired creaminess is achieved.
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Add uncooked shrimp and spinach for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is pink
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Add cooked spaghetti to creamy sauce. Toss to coat.
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Serve while hot.
Recipe Notes
- If you do not like shrimp, you can substitute with broiled eggplant, chicken, or eliminate completely.
- You can choose to add Italian herbs for even more flavor, however, its amazing without any additional seasoning!
- if you cannot find red pepper paste, you can either
- eliminate red pepper paste and the dish will still taste great as a creamy tomato pasta
- get a jar of red pepppers, drain, mix in the blender until fully blended