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Puttanesca-Inspired Shrimp and Veggie Pasta
This shrimp and veggie pasta is about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed in a bold, puttanesca-inspired tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach, olives, and capers for a meal that feels restaurant-worthyā¦but comes together in just over 30 minutes.
There are certain dinners that feel like a regular Tuesday⦠and then there are the ones that make you feel like you absolutely nailed dinner. And that maybe *this* Tuesday is a bit special šš¼
This shrimp and veggie pasta is firmly in the second category.
Itās bold and briny in flavor, thanks to olives, capers, chili flakes, and your favorite tomato sauce (
this homemade one is mine and gets EVEN MORE veggies in
)⦠very puttanesca-inspiredā¦but with extra veggies tucked in (
like I do!
) to make it feel like a complete, feel-good meal. Bell peppers soften into the sauce, spinach wilts right in, and juicy shrimp pull the whole thing together into a delicious and complete meal.
And somehow, despite all that flavor, itās still very much a weeknight situation. Some cooked pasta, one skillet, and dinnerās on the table in a little over 30 minutes. Light some candles. Be impressed with yourself. Tuesdays can be a little special too.
Letās make dinner together. Just you and meā¦
5
from 1 vote
Puttanesca-Inspired Pasta with Shrimp and Veggies
This shrimp and veggie pasta is about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed in a bold, puttanesca-inspired tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach, olives, and capers for a meal that feels restaurant-worthy ⦠but comes together in just over 30 minutes.
ā¢
½
pound
spaghetti
,
or pasta of choice
ā¢
1
pound
jumbo (26/30) peeled and deveined shrimp
,
defrosted if frozen and tails removed
ā¢
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
,
divided + extra for pasta
ā¢
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
ā¢
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
ā¢
1
medium
red bell pepper
,
diced
ā¢
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
,
optional and to taste
ā¢
24
ounces
jar marinara sauce
ā¢
ā
cup
pitted Greek-style olives
,
green, Kalamata, or a mix, drained and sliced
ā¢
2
tablespoons
capers in brine
,
drained and rinsed
ā¢
2
cups
packed baby spinach
,
roughly chopped after measuring
ā¢
salt
,
to taste
ā¢
Fresh basil or chopped parsley
,
optional garnish
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking then set aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with a few layers of paper towel or a clean dish towel. Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in one layer with plenty of room around each one. Brown the shrimp on both sides, about 1 minute per side. You may have to cook them in 2 batches. If the pan is overcrowded, the shrimp will steam and not brown. Transfer the shrimp on a plate when cooked.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the pepper and sautƩ until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, if using.
Stir in the jar of marinara sauce, olives, caper, and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat then stir the cooked shrimp into the sauce to reheat. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti or stir the cooked pasta into the sauce then serve. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top, if using.
Donāt want to use shrimp
? Use boneless, skinless chicken breast instead. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces then season and cook like the shrimp in the recipe. The chicken will take a 3 to 4 minutes of total cook time to ensure itās fully cooked through.
You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe
including whole wheat or gluten-free.
Instead of pepper
, you can use grated or chopped carrot
Serving:
2
cups or 422g
,
Calories:
439
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
55
g
,
Protein:
33
g
,
Fat:
11
g
,
Saturated Fat:
2
g
,
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
,
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
,
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
,
Cholesterol:
183
mg
,
Sodium:
864
mg
,
Potassium:
1090
mg
,
Fiber:
6
g
,
Sugar:
9
g
,
Vitamin A:
3162
IU
,
Vitamin C:
54
mg
,
Calcium:
134
mg
,
Iron:
4
mg
Nutritional information provided here is only an estimate shared for convenience and as a courtesy. Information will vary based on ingredients + brands used to create the recipe. |
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# Puttanesca-Inspired Shrimp and Veggie Pasta


By [Taesha Butler](https://thenaturalnurturer.com/about/ "Visit Taesha Butlerās website") *on* March 23, 2026
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5 from 1 vote

This shrimp and veggie pasta is about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed in a bold, puttanesca-inspired tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach, olives, and capers for a meal that feels restaurant-worthyā¦but comes together in just over 30 minutes.

There are certain dinners that feel like a regular Tuesday⦠and then there are the ones that make you feel like you absolutely nailed dinner. And that maybe \*this\* Tuesday is a bit special šš¼
This shrimp and veggie pasta is firmly in the second category.
Itās bold and briny in flavor, thanks to olives, capers, chili flakes, and your favorite tomato sauce (*[this homemade one is mine and gets EVEN MORE veggies in](https://thenaturalnurturer.com/30-minute-vegetable-sauce/)*)⦠very puttanesca-inspiredā¦but with extra veggies tucked in (*like I do\!*) to make it feel like a complete, feel-good meal. Bell peppers soften into the sauce, spinach wilts right in, and juicy shrimp pull the whole thing together into a delicious and complete meal.
And somehow, despite all that flavor, itās still very much a weeknight situation. Some cooked pasta, one skillet, and dinnerās on the table in a little over 30 minutes. Light some candles. Be impressed with yourself. Tuesdays can be a little special too.
## Letās make dinner together. Just you and meā¦
[Jump to Recipe Instructions](https://thenaturalnurturer.com/puttanesca-inspired-pasta-with-shrimp-veggies/#recipe)


Start by gathering the ingredients.


Cook the pasta in salted water.


Cook the shrimp in a skillet.


Remove the shrimp and set aside. Cook the bell peppers in the pan.


Add in the marinara sauce, olives, capers, and spinach.


Add the shrimp back in and stir everything together.


Add the cooked pasta to the pan.


Toss everything together until coated in the sauce.




5 from 1 vote
## Puttanesca-Inspired Pasta with Shrimp and Veggies
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 18 minutes mins
Cuisine: American, Italian
Course: Main Course
Author: [Taesha Butler](https://thenaturalnurturer.com/about/)
This shrimp and veggie pasta is about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed in a bold, puttanesca-inspired tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach, olives, and capers for a meal that feels restaurant-worthy ⦠but comes together in just over 30 minutes.
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### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x
- ā¢
\½ pound spaghetti , or pasta of choice
- ā¢
1 pound jumbo (26/30) peeled and deveined shrimp, defrosted if frozen and tails removed
- ā¢
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided + extra for pasta
- ā¢
\¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ā¢
\¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ā¢
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ā¢
\¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional and to taste
- ā¢
24 ounces jar marinara sauce
- ā¢
ā
cup pitted Greek-style olives, green, Kalamata, or a mix, drained and sliced
- ā¢
2 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and rinsed
- ā¢
2 cups packed baby spinach, roughly chopped after measuring
- ā¢
salt , to taste
- ā¢
Fresh basil or chopped parsley, optional garnish
### Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking then set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with a few layers of paper towel or a clean dish towel. Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in one layer with plenty of room around each one. Brown the shrimp on both sides, about 1 minute per side. You may have to cook them in 2 batches. If the pan is overcrowded, the shrimp will steam and not brown. Transfer the shrimp on a plate when cooked.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the pepper and sautƩ until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, if using.
- Stir in the jar of marinara sauce, olives, caper, and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat then stir the cooked shrimp into the sauce to reheat. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti or stir the cooked pasta into the sauce then serve. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top, if using.
### Notes
- **Donāt want to use shrimp**? Use boneless, skinless chicken breast instead. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces then season and cook like the shrimp in the recipe. The chicken will take a 3 to 4 minutes of total cook time to ensure itās fully cooked through.
- **You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe** including whole wheat or gluten-free.
- **Instead of pepper**, you can use grated or chopped carrot
Serving: 2cups or 422g, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0\.01g, Cholesterol: 183mg, Sodium: 864mg, Potassium: 1090mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 3162IU, Vitamin C: 54mg, Calcium: 134mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutritional information provided here is only an estimate shared for convenience and as a courtesy. Information will vary based on ingredients + brands used to create the recipe.
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*published on* Mar 23, 2026
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March 25, 2026 @ 7:07 pm
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A new favorite! Amazing. Tastes like a fancy restaurant meal. I always keep shrimp on hand and other ingredients are staples so I could make the recipe without getting groceries.
- 

**[Taesha Butler](https://thenaturalnurturer.com/about/)** ā
March 26, 2026 @ 6:56 am
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Oh yayyyyyyy! So glad you loved it Tammy! I always have shrimp in the freezer and loved that this could be a tasty little āno grocery runā dinner\!
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This shrimp and veggie pasta is about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed in a bold, puttanesca-inspired tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach, olives, and capers for a meal that feels restaurant-worthyā¦but comes together in just over 30 minutes.

There are certain dinners that feel like a regular Tuesday⦠and then there are the ones that make you feel like you absolutely nailed dinner. And that maybe \*this\* Tuesday is a bit special šš¼
This shrimp and veggie pasta is firmly in the second category.
Itās bold and briny in flavor, thanks to olives, capers, chili flakes, and your favorite tomato sauce (*[this homemade one is mine and gets EVEN MORE veggies in](https://thenaturalnurturer.com/30-minute-vegetable-sauce/)*)⦠very puttanesca-inspiredā¦but with extra veggies tucked in (*like I do\!*) to make it feel like a complete, feel-good meal. Bell peppers soften into the sauce, spinach wilts right in, and juicy shrimp pull the whole thing together into a delicious and complete meal.
And somehow, despite all that flavor, itās still very much a weeknight situation. Some cooked pasta, one skillet, and dinnerās on the table in a little over 30 minutes. Light some candles. Be impressed with yourself. Tuesdays can be a little special too.
## Letās make dinner together. Just you and meā¦


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## Puttanesca-Inspired Pasta with Shrimp and Veggies
This shrimp and veggie pasta is about to become one of your favorite easy weeknight dinners. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed in a bold, puttanesca-inspired tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach, olives, and capers for a meal that feels restaurant-worthy ⦠but comes together in just over 30 minutes.
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\½ pound spaghetti , or pasta of choice
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1 pound jumbo (26/30) peeled and deveined shrimp, defrosted if frozen and tails removed
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided + extra for pasta
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\¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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\¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 medium red bell pepper, diced
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\¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional and to taste
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24 ounces jar marinara sauce
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cup pitted Greek-style olives, green, Kalamata, or a mix, drained and sliced
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2 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and rinsed
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2 cups packed baby spinach, roughly chopped after measuring
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salt , to taste
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Fresh basil or chopped parsley, optional garnish
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking then set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with a few layers of paper towel or a clean dish towel. Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in one layer with plenty of room around each one. Brown the shrimp on both sides, about 1 minute per side. You may have to cook them in 2 batches. If the pan is overcrowded, the shrimp will steam and not brown. Transfer the shrimp on a plate when cooked.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the pepper and sautƩ until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, if using.
- Stir in the jar of marinara sauce, olives, caper, and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat then stir the cooked shrimp into the sauce to reheat. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti or stir the cooked pasta into the sauce then serve. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top, if using.
- **Donāt want to use shrimp**? Use boneless, skinless chicken breast instead. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces then season and cook like the shrimp in the recipe. The chicken will take a 3 to 4 minutes of total cook time to ensure itās fully cooked through.
- **You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe** including whole wheat or gluten-free.
- **Instead of pepper**, you can use grated or chopped carrot
Serving: 2cups or 422g, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0\.01g, Cholesterol: 183mg, Sodium: 864mg, Potassium: 1090mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 3162IU, Vitamin C: 54mg, Calcium: 134mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutritional information provided here is only an estimate shared for convenience and as a courtesy. Information will vary based on ingredients + brands used to create the recipe. |
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