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Quick Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Quick Pesto Shrimp Pasta with its herby pesto sauce makes a savory seafood dish that's vibrant and appetizing to your eyes and your tummy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 919 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined with the tails removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 7 ounces pesto sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together until the shrimp is well coated.
- Lay the shrimp out onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to its package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Place the tomato halves in a skillet over medium heat and stir until just heated through.
- In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, tomatoes, pesto, shrimp, and cheese until evenly combined. (You can also do this in the pot you cooked the pasta in to save dishes.) Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
919kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
192mg
(64%)
Sodium
2063mg
(86%)
Potassium
698mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2169IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
467mg
(47%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 919
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 919kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 192mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 2063mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2169IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 467mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.