Shrimp Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
627 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Description
The recipe starts by cooking dry spaghetti until just tender. While pasta cooks, medium to large shrimp are seasoned with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, then quickly sautéed in olive oil over high heat until pink and opaque. The drained pasta is then combined in the same pan with the shrimp and a generous amount of basil pesto for coating.
Cherry tomatoes add freshness and a subtle acidity that contrast with the creamy pesto. Parmesan cheese melts slightly into the warm pasta, rounding out the flavor and adding umami depth. Optional parsley provides a hint of freshness if desired.
Due to the rapid cooking time of shrimp, this pasta dish comes together quickly. Using pre-made or homemade pesto expedites preparation. The combination of tender pasta, juicy shrimp, and herbaceous sauce offers a satisfying texture and taste at any mealtime.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces spaghetti can also use linguine or fettuccine, dry
- 3/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium to large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or equal parts garlic powder dried basil and dried oregano)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- parsley optional garnish, chopped
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 627 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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