pound frozen raw peeled and deveined large shrimp, thawed*
10
ounces fresh spinach, trimmed and torn into pieces (about 7 cups)
1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4
teaspoon crushed red pepper
*To quickly thaw shrimp, place in a colander under cold running water for about 8 minutes; drain thoroughly.
Preparation and Cooking Time
about 15 minutes
Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; set aside. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender and mushroom liquid is almost evaporated. Add shrimp; cover and cook about 5 minutes or until shrimp is almost cooked through. Stir in spinach and reserved 1/2 cup pasta water, if desired. Cover and cook about 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Place pasta in serving bowl; stir in mushroom and shrimp mixtures, Parmesan cheese and red pepper. Toss to combine. Season with salt, if desired.
Mushroom Pasta Scampi
