SHRIMP, LEEK AND SPINACH PASTA

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Make and share this Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces gemelli pasta, fusilli or 12 ounces some other short pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, cut into half-moons (white and light green parts only)
salt and black pepper
1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
3/4 cup cream
10 ounces Baby Spinach (about 12 cups)

Steps:

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

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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of shrimp, leeks, and spinach. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.


nm mazin
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili flakes next time.


khadija Ali
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The dish turned out delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Beunca Jones
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of shrimp, leeks, and spinach. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.


Sardar Ali Dahri
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Sanjay Sahani
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the creamy sauce and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.


Traveline Me
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Samson Ologolo
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This pasta dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I loved the combination of shrimp, leeks, and spinach. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexander Pearce
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mark aikel Bassig
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This shrimp leek and spinach pasta dish was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.