This Linguine with Prawns, Fresh Tomatoes, and Spinach is one of those wonderfully simple pasta dinners that come together quickly yet feel special. Tender prawns, juicy fresh tomatoes, and spinach mingle with white wine and butter to create a light, flavorful sauce that coats every strand of pasta.
If you love easy seafood pasta, you may also enjoy my Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta or Pappardelle with Spanish Spiced Shrimp, two delicious options when you want something quick, elegant, and full of flavor.
Recipe Overview: Linguine with Prawns, Fresh Tomatoes and Spinach
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 people
- Cook Method: Stovetop and skillet
- Flavor & Texture: Tender prawns, silky linguine, juicy tomatoes, and wilted spinach come together in a light, buttery white wine sauce.
- Difficulty: Easy. Everything comes together quickly with simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
- Why this Recipe? A fresh, flavorful seafood pasta that is ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner while still feeling special enough for guests.
When my son requested pasta for dinner, I could not say no. With prawns in the freezer and fresh tomatoes and spinach on hand, this linguine with prawns, fresh tomatoes, and spinach came together quickly.
The fresh tomato juices and white wine create a light, flavorful sauce, while tossing the pasta directly in the skillet helps it absorb every bit of that delicious flavor. Add garlic or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little extra kick.
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Key Ingredients
Prawns – The star of the dish. Use large prawns that have been peeled and deveined. They cook quickly, becoming tender and juicy as they absorb the flavors of the wine and tomatoes.
Linguine – The long pasta is perfect for catching the light tomato, wine, and prawn juices, giving you plenty of flavor in every bite. Yo
Fresh tomatoes – Seeded and chopped tomatoes create a fresh, light sauce rather than a heavy tomato base. As they cook, they release their natural juices into the skillet.
Fresh spinach – Adds beautiful color and freshness. It wilts quickly into the sauce and pairs wonderfully with the prawns and tomatoes.
Dry white wine adds acidity and depth, creating a flavorful liquid that coats the pasta. Choose a wine you would also enjoy drinking.
Flat-leaf parsley – Brings a fresh, herbaceous finish that complements both the seafood and tomatoes.
Unsalted butter adds a little richness and helps create a silky coating around the pasta.
Olive oil – Used with butter to sauté the vegetables, adding a subtle Mediterranean flavor.
Garlic – One chopped clove adds another layer of savory flavor. You mention in the original post that you made the dish without garlic, so this can easily be optional depending on your preference.
How to Make Linguine with Prawns, Fresh Tomatoes, and Spinach
Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente.
Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3: Add the chopped tomatoes, parsley, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for a few minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release some of their juices.
Step 4: Stir in the spinach and white wine, then add the prawns. Cook until the prawns are pink and cooked through, and the spinach has wilted.
Step 5: Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet. Toss everything together well, allowing the linguine to absorb the flavorful tomato, wine, and prawn juices.
Step 6: Serve immediately while hot, spooning any remaining sauce and prawns over the pasta.
What to Serve with Linguine with Prawns
This linguine with prawns, fresh tomatoes, and spinach is satisfying on its own, but a few simple sides can round out the meal beautifully.
A crisp green salad – A light salad with a lemon vinaigrette adds freshness without competing with the pasta.
Roasted asparagus – Simple roasted asparagus pairs wonderfully with prawns and white wine.
Green beans almondine Tender green beans with toasted almonds add a little crunch and elegance to the meal.
Crusty bread – Perfect for soaking up the delicious tomato, butter, and white wine juices left on the plate.
Roasted peppers and tomatoes salad is a colorful Mediterranean-style side that complements the fresh flavors of the pasta.
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Linguine with Prawns, Fresh Tomatoes and Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 pound prawns, shell and tail removed
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 4 fresh tomatoes, seed removed adn chopped
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
- ½ pound spinach, stem removed and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup dry hite wine
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine according to package direction.
- In a large skillet under medium heat melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped garlic and sauté until slightly tender. Add the spinach, the wine and the prawns. Sauté until the prawns are pink and the spinach welted.
- Drain the pasta, add it to the skillet and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.
- Course: Fish, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Dinners
- Cuisine: American
- Type: Under 45 minutes
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Giangi Townsend
Perfect any time of the week. Easy to prepare and a full meal ready in 25 minutes. Creamy and delicious.