Dinner: Spinach and Feta Pasta with Shrimp

A filling but healthy pasta dish.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of Spinach and Feta Pasta with Shrimp

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 cups reduced fat feta cheese
2 cups cooked shrimp
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsps olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cups spinach

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms, cook until soft.

3. Drain juice from tomatoes and add them to the skillet along with the shrimp, spinach, pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted and any juices are mostly gone, about 5 minutes.

4. Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta and cook until cheese is melted.

5. Note: shrimp can be substituted with chicken or omitted for a vegetarian meal.

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