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Shrimp Pesto Pasta
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 627 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 627
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.