Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Name: Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces dry spaghetti; 3/4 cup basil pesto; 1 pound medium to large shrimp; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; Optional garnish: chopped parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
627 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Benson Pickett

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This recipe for shrimp pesto pasta is spaghetti tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce, then topped with sauteed shrimp and tomatoes. A fresh and easy dinner that's quick to make and packed with flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

10 ounces dry spaghetti can also use linguine or fettuccine
3/4 cup basil pesto
1 pound medium to large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or equal parts garlic powder dried basil and dried oregano)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Optional garnish: chopped parsley

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Cook for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are just pink and opaque. Turn off the heat.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Stir in the pesto.
Add the cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese to the pan. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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Calories 627kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 671mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)