Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach

Why Make This Recipe

If you love a quick and tasty meal, this Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta with Spinach is perfect for you. It brings together juicy shrimp, creamy cheese, and healthy spinach in one simple dish. It’s a great way to make a full and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

This recipe is also a great choice when you want to impress your family or guests. It looks beautiful with the green spinach and creamy sauce but is very easy to prepare. Plus, you don’t need any fancy ingredients—just basic ones you can find in any store.

Another reason to make this recipe is how flexible it is. You can add other vegetables you like or even change the type of pasta. It’s a great way to make a homemade dish that feels like something from a restaurant but is still simple and fast to make.

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How to Make Cheese Shrimp Penne Pasta & Spinach

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz) package penne pasta
• 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the spinach to the sauce and cook until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
6. Return the shrimp to the pan. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated.
7. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!