Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach

Pasta is always a great idea especially when you add shrimp into the mix.

Seafood chickpea penne with mushrooms, shrimp & lots of spinach!

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min | Yield: 4

Ingredients for Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach:

1 box Penne pasta, cook as directed

1 pound peeled shrimp, tails removed.

3 cups chopped fresh spinach.

1 Tbsp. minced garlic

2 Tbsp. butter

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella.

3 tsp. olive oil.

How to make Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach:

Step 1: Prepare the penne pasta as to package directions.

Step 2: Set to the side.

Step 3: In a large saute pan drizzle olive oil add the spinach with the minced garlic.

Step 4: Cook until tender.

Step 5: Add the cooked shrimp to the spinach and toss to combine.

Step 6: Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture, toss to combine.

Step 7: In a small saucepan add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.

Step 8: Add the mozzarella to the cream and stir until all of the cheese is melted.

Step 9: Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Step 10: Garnish and enjoy!

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