Shrimp, Leek & Spinach Pasta
By: danielle
Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 - 3:18pm

Ingredients




1 box of short pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), cut into half-
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 finely grated zest of lemon
3/4 cup heavy cream
10 ounces baby spinach (about 12 cups)

Preparation

1 Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot. 2 Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 3 Add the leeks, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks have softened, 3 to 5 minutes. 4 Add the shrimp and lemon zest and cook, tossing frequently, until the shrimp is opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes more. 5 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. 6 Add the shrimp mixture and the spinach and toss to combine.

About


Delicious flavors come together in the pasta dish.

Comments:
Anna Daabies

Love it!