Pesto Bucatini with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes

Name: Pesto Bucatini with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. Barilla® Collezione Bucatini; 1 tablespoon kosher salt + additional for seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lb. large shrimp; 1 cup grape tomatoes; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup fresh spinach; 1 cup reserved pasta water; ½ cup homemade pesto; ¼ cup grated parmesan

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
392 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Pesto Bucatini with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes

Phillip Golden

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The beauty of this recipe for Pesto Bucatini with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes is that the entire meal comes together in under 30 minutes. The cooking time only takes 10 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz. Barilla® Collezione Bucatini
1 tablespoon kosher salt + additional for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 cup grape tomatoes
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh spinach chopped
1 cup reserved pasta water
½ cup homemade pesto
¼ cup grated parmesan divided

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Instructions

Fill a large pot with cold water. Bring to a boil. Add in the tablespoon of salt. Then add in the Barilla® Collezione Bucatini. Cook according to package for 7 minutes until al dente. Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and rinse the pasta and set to the side.
While the pasta cook, heat a large saute pan with olive oil on high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Saute for one minute.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt (about ¼ teaspoon) and black pepper. Add the tomatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and pink. Add in the spinach, stir and remove from the heat.
While the shrimp cooks, add the pesto to the drained pasta pot with ½ cup of water. Heat on medium for 1 minute. Then turn off the heat and add in the pasta. Mix until the pasta is coated with the pesto. Add additional pasta water if needed.
To plate the pasta, add a 2oz. portion of pasta to each plate. Then top with a 5-6 shrimp, tomatoes, and spinach mixture. Top each plate of pasta with ½ tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Serve with garlic bread and a green salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1868mg (78%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1265IU (25%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	392kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	101mg	34%
Sodium	1868mg	78%
Potassium	325mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1265IU	25%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	136mg	14%
Iron	1mg	6%