Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients

• Butter

  Unsalted

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Leeks

  (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw

  1 leek or 89g

• Salt

  Table

  ½ dash or 0.2g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ½ dash or 0.05g

• Shrimp

  Crustaceans, mixed species, raw

  6 oz or 170g

• Lemon zest

  ½ lemon or 2g

• Heavy whipping cream

  Fluid

  ¼ cup, fluid or 60g

• Spinach

  Raw

  4 cup or 120g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  4 oz or 113g

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Prepare the leeks by using only the white and green parts, halved lengthwise then crosswise.
3. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally, until the leeks have softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp and lemon zest to the skillet, tossing frequently, until the shrimp is opaque throughout, about 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the cream and cooked pasta in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the shrimp mixture and the spinach and toss to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!