40+ Easy, Healthy Pasta Recipes, Including Pasta With Garlic Shrimp

Proving pasta can be a healthy option, this easy pasta recipe is packed with fresh veggies, zoodles, tomatoes, spinach, herbs and garlic prawns. Plus more easy, healthy pasta recipes!

📝 Ingredients

• Approx. 170 g pasta ((enough for 2 people; choose gluten-free alternative if needed))
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 large zucchini, spiralized ((or 2 small))
• Approx. 18 medium-to-large prawns (shrimp)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 a lemon, juice only (optional)
• Salt + pepper, to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano or nutritional yeast (dairy-free alternative)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when done.
2. 2Using a spiralizer, make noodles out of zucchini. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to make zucchini "ribbons," or just chop the zucchini into 1-inch pieces (see note).
3. 3Heat a large pan over medium and add 2 Tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, and oregano. Sauté for a minute, then add tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted.
4. 4Heat another pan over medium-high heat and add remaining Tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, cook prawns for 1-2 minutes on each side. Prawns are cooked once they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat once done.
5. 5Add zucchini noodles, drained pasta, and fresh basil to the large pan with tomatoes and spinach. Stir together for 2 mins, adjusting spices to taste.
6. 6Serve pasta and top with prawns, lemon juice, freshly grated parmesan reggiano, and an extra drizzle of olive oil as desired. Enjoy immediately!